Team Lead - Acute and Rehabilitation Services at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Whakatāne Hospital – Permanent Full-time
- Can you demonstrate success and looking to take your next step in your career?
- Subsidised Onsite Hospital Gym Membership + Wellness Programme + Staff Carparking
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.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and skilled Allied Health Professional to lead the allied health acute and rehabilitation teams at Whakatāne Hospital. This is a permanent full-time position.
The team is a multidisciplinary team of social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, podiatrists and assistants. This position is to provide clinical operational leadership and advocacy for the Rehabilitation and Inpatient teams at Whakatāne Hospital.
About the Team/Service/Location
The Allied Health Acute and Rehabilitation teams are based in the Te Koru Rehabilitation department at Whakatāne Hospital, which also hosts the physiotherapy, dietitian, speech language therapy and podiatry outpatient services and the Community Allied Health teams. The teams all work together to create a vibrant and supportive environment.
Boasting some of the most sunlight hours in New Zealand, Whakatāne offers award winning beaches for both surf and fun. Be still and listen to the native bird chorus in our bush clad walkways, plus swim in the cleanest freshwater lakes around. Come join our team who are already enjoying a uniquely rewarding lifestyle outside of the main cities. Whakatāne is small but mighty, featuring all the things you need whilst remaining within easy travel to Tauranga and Rotorua for that little bit extra.
For more information on living and working in Whakatane click here.
https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/bay-of-plenty/
About you
To be successful in this position you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in an Allied Health profession such as occupational Therapist, physiotherapist, speech language therapist, social worker or dietitian
- Current annual practicing certificate (APC) or AP obtainable by start date
- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a health professional in a complex environment
- Demonstratable success in working to a high level of skill across a range of patient services, both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary team
- Previous experience in service development is desirable
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 2nd June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Carole Vivian, Associate Director of Allied Health, Eastern Bay of Plenty via email Carole.Vivian@bopdhb.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty |
| Location: | Bay of Plenty |
| Position type: | Permanent Full time |
| Category: | Community Services |
| Date listed: | 05-May-2025 |
| Salary range: | |
| Closing date: | 02-Jun-2025 |
| Reference: | 005004768 |
| Attachment: | No File Attached |
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| Website: | https://www.bopdhb.health.nz/ |
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