Community Team Lead at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Community Team Lead, Community Servies, Taranaki Base Hospital, Permanent Fulltime

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

Were looking for someone to provide leadership across our community health services, including Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC), Home Support, and the Community Health Integration Centre (CHIC). The role also supports our small, specialised nursing workforce. Youll work closely with teams and partners to deliver integrated, person-centred care, guide service development, and manage resources effectively to ensure quality and sustainability.

About the Team/Service/ Location

NASC, Home Support, CHIC, and our nursing team work within the wider Community Services team. The NASC, Home Support and CHIC are a dedicated group that provides service coordination for people requiring services or supports living in the community. The nursing team provides clinical support within the wider Community Services framework.

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About you

• A relevant graduate qualification/postgraduate in Nursing or Allied Health
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate or Registration
• Sound knowledge of the health of older people
• Holds a full New Zealand Drivers Licence
• 5 years leadership experience
• Knowledge of community-based services
• Ideally experience with service coordination

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 Friday 12th December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Andrea Rowe andrea.rowe@tdhb.org.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.