Clinical Physiology - Team Leader

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

The New Zealand Government is looking for a Team Leader Clinical Physiology based at Tauranga Hospital. In this full-time, permanent position, you will lead a skilled team of Cardiac and Respiratory Clinical Physiologists, focusing on service development and workforce growth.

The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications, strong leadership experience, and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to improving health outcomes across the Bay of Plenty region.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience.
• Current professional registration in a relevant field.
• Ability to influence service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Cardiac and Respiratory Clinical Physiologists.
• Shape service development and workforce growth.
• Deliver outstanding diagnostic services for communities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching and mentoring skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Allied Health & Technical qualification

Qualification in business or health management

Job description

Location and Employment

Based at Tauranga Hospital. Permanent, full‑time position. Lead Beyond Boundaries. Deliver Impact Across the Region.

About the Role

Are you ready to lead a highly skilled team of Cardiac and Respiratory Clinical Physiologists while helping shape a connected and future‑focused regional service?

We are seeking a collaborative and forward‑thinking leader who is passionate about developing people, strengthening services, and fostering a culture of excellence across our region.

This is an opportunity to bring together expertise, innovation, and teamwork to deliver outstanding diagnostic services and improve health outcomes for our communities.

As Team Leader Clinical Physiology, you will provide leadership across Cardiac and Respiratory Clinical Physiology services, supporting a dynamic team while influencing service development, workforce growth, and the future direction of regional care.

About the Team / Service / Location

Join a service where collaboration is valued, innovation is encouraged, and regional togetherness is more than a concept—it’s how we work every day.

About You

• Relevant Allied Health & Technical qualification and current professional registration.
• Ideally, a qualification in business, health management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience and a proven ability to lead teams and deliver high‑quality services.
• Committed to supporting and engaging staff with strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Builds positive working relationships, communicates effectively, and works collaboratively with a wide range of people.
• Confident influencing others, open to new ideas, and takes initiative to improve services and team performance.

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 we can better understand and serve our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.