Occupational Therapy Team Lead — Impactful Leadership

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough; Nelson; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Team Leader in Occupational Therapy at Nelson Hospital. The role provides day-to-day operational leadership for the Acute OT team and professional leadership across Nelson Marlborough, driving service development and quality improvement.

The position supports a 0.7 FTE, Monday to Friday schedule with occasional district travel to support leadership activities and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Registered OT with at least seven years of clinical experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to equitable, person-centred care.
• Interest in developing people, services, and professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership and management of the Nelson Hospital Acute OT team.
• Lead professional practice across Nelson Marlborough and support service development.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous quality improvement.
• Travel within the district to support leadership activities.
• Collaborate with the Allied Health leadership team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

People development

Clinical leadership

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist (OT) licensure

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Team Leader in Occupational Therapy at Nelson Hospital. The role provides day-to-day operational leadership for the Acute OT team and professional leadership across Nelson Marlborough, driving service development and quality improvement.

The position supports a 0.7 FTE, Monday to Friday schedule with occasional district travel to support leadership activities and multidisciplinary collaboration.