Clinical Lead - Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader

Permanent part time 0.8FTE

Allied Health Teams 2 & 3 - North Shore Hospital

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Advance your Occupational Therapy career with this next step in your journey!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Are you a Senior Occupational Therapist looking for the next step? Or are you an Occupational Therapist already in leadership or management and looking to make the move to the Waitematā District? We have a fantastic permanent role for you to consider. 

About the Role
As the Occupational Therapy Clinical Leader for the acute inpatient and rehabilitation teams at North Shore Hospital, you will provide day to day leadership and support to Occupational Therapy staff. As part of your role you will provide a minimum of 0.2 FTE of clinical support, which could entail teaching, training, completing audits or providing assessment and intervention to patients. Working alongside the Team Manager the role provides day to day management of staff and resource, ensuring quality service provision, supporting professional development and involvement in quality work.

The role requires the 0.8FTE to be spread across Monday to Friday to ensure support is available for staff every day.

You will join a fantastic and supportive team of clinical leaders across allied health. You will work closely with the Team Managers and the Professional Clinical Leader to resource, develop and manage your team.

 We are looking for someone who is passionate about quality patient care and improving patient pathways.

We have a lot to offer you: (see link to Position Description for full details)

• Support and development to reach your personal and professional goals
• Support and mentoring to build your leadership skills
• Opportunities to contribute to service delivery and quality improvement projects

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be joining an organisation that is forward thinking, innovative and values your contributions.

Te Whatu Ora Waitematā has the largest population of any district and are one of the fastest growing. So if you have a desire to be in a fast-moving, developing environment and enjoy working with a great team please apply now.

About you

• New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist with current APC
• 5+ years relevant experience in a professional/clinical role and 2 years experience in a senior clinical leadership position
• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills

• Effective clinical leadership and people skills
• Good organisational and self-management skills with the ability to effectively manage competing demands and priorities
• Thrives on change for greater outcomes
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving, priority setting and planning
• Ability to be flexible and work across sites

Please click here for position description

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicola Hartley Allied Health Team Manager (Team 2) Nicola.Hartley@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz or Julia Gundy Allied Health Team Manager (Team 3) Julia.Gundy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: Lissa.Crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB22208

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.