Manager Allied Health

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand in the Waikato region invites applications for the role of Manager, Allied Health. You will lead a dynamic team of 30–50 allied health professionals across Waikato Hospital and rural bases, delivering high‑quality patient care.

The role requires people management, budgeting, reporting and risk management, with cross‑agency collaboration to improve services and support wellbeing for patients and whānau.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role, preferably in operational day-to-day management of people.
• Tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and management skills across multiple clinical and service areas.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of health professionals to achieve organisational strategic goals.
• Providing managerial oversight of the team, including people management, budgeting, reporting, and risk management.
• Collaboration with other professions, departments, organisations, and sectors to improve services and patient care.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Relationship building

Operational management

NZ driver1 licence

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Job description

• Permanent Full-Time 80 hours per fortnight
• Lead a dynamic team serving our patients and Whānau across Health New Zealand, in the Waikato district
• Be part of the national transformation happening in the health sector

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

Allied Health is seeking an experienced leader for the position of Manager, Allied Health within the allied health service at Health New Zealand. The position manages between 30 and 50 allied health professionals across a combination of Waikato Hospital, and other rural hospitals and community bases across the Waikato district.

Key responsibilities in the role include

• Leading a team of health professionals to achieve our organisational strategic goals.
• Providing managerial oversight of the team, including people management, budgeting, reporting, and risk management.
• Collaboration with other professions, departments, organisations, and sectors to improve our services and provide the best possible care for patients and their whānau.

About the Team/Service

The Allied Health service includes dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers, speech language therapists, audiologists, newborn hearing screeners and allied health assistants located throughout the Waikato district. The staff work within a range of health service teams across the Waikato district including hospital and community settings.

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

About you

To be considered for this pivotal leadership role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a leadership role, preferably in operational day to day management of people.
• Tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience
• Strong leadership and management skills, ideally with management experience covering multiple clinical and service areas.
• Robust skills in human resources, financial management, service quality risk and operational management.
• A passion for wellbeing and experience working in the Health Sector.
• Expertise in building relationships, especially with senior health care professionals.
• Knowledge of integrated service delivery.
• Current full New Zealand drivers licence.

Ideally you will also have

• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action, and
• Have managed a team of more than 10 direct reports in a previous role

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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 29 th October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa McKerrow at [e-mail]

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