Lead Hand Therapist

Frontline Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonus

Mon–Fri schedule with work-life-baland

Flexible working hours

Supportive leadership

Staff benefits and development

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment in Wellington is seeking an experienced Hand Therapist ready to step into a leadership role. You will combine a clinical caseload with leadership responsibilities, mentoring junior and associate clinicians, providing day-to-day support and helping shape the service's growth.

With a broad client base across clinic, community and sports settings, you’ll have autonomy and flexibility around working hours, a supportive leadership team and clear opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Current APC and registered membership with Hand Therapy New Zealand.
• Experience as Hand Therapist with leadership potential.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop Associate and junior clinicians.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessment and treatment for upper limb and hand conditions.
• Manage your own clinical caseload while supporting the wider team.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across varied clinical settings.
• Contribute to team meetings, training and professional development.
• Identify opportunities for service development and continuous improvement.
• Bring energy, initiative and a positive, can-do approach to your work.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical hand therapy

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

APC registration with Hand Therapy NZ

Job description

• Experienced Hand Therapist ready for a Leadership role?


• Monday to Friday - true work-life balance available


• Competitive salary range $97k-$116k

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Hand Therapist to move into a leadership position with a leading Allied Health provider that genuinely invests in its people. You’ll combine a clinical caseload with leadership responsibilities—mentoring junior and associate clinicians, providing day-to-day support, and helping shape the continued growth of the service.

With a broad client base across clinic, community and sports settings, no two days will look the same. You’ll have the autonomy to make the role your own, with flexibility around your working hours, a supportive leadership team and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Role

• Lead, mentor and develop Associate and junior clinicians


• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessment and treatment for upper limb and hand conditions


• Manage your own clinical caseload while supporting the wider team


• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across varied clinical settings


• Contribute to team meetings, training and professional development


• Identify opportunities for service development and continuous improvement


• Bring energy, initiative and a positive, can-do approach to your work

What’s on Offer?

• $97k–$116k + bonus, depending on experience and responsibilities


• Monday–Friday with genuine work-life balance


• Flexibility around working hours


• Supportive and collaborative leadership


• Staff benefits, social events and recognition initiatives


• Ongoing professional development and wellbeing programmes


• A clear pathway for career progression and leadership growth


• The opportunity to make a real impact on both clients and clinicians

You’ll be an experienced Hand Therapist who is ready to broaden your impact through leadership and mentoring.

You’ll bring:

• Current APC and registered membership with Hand Therapy New Zealand


• Proven experience working as a Hand Therapist


• Strong clinical and communication skills


• A genuine passion for mentoring and developing other clinicians


• Confidence working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment


• A proactive, positive approach and a desire to contribute beyond your own caseload

Ready to Lead? If you’re an experienced Hand Therapist looking for more than just your next clinical role, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.