Professional Clinical Leader

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā seeks an experienced Social Worker in a Health Professional and Clinical Leader role. You will lead the social work workforce, shape policy, standards, and practice quality across the district, and work with Allied Health leaders to advance interdisciplinary models of care.

You will have over 10 years post-qualification clinical experience and demonstrate strong leadership, relationship management, and a collaborative approach aimed at delivering

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-qualification clinical social work experience.
• Proven leadership capability and track record of service improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Senior social work leadership experience in district/health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and clinical leadership for the social work workforce and lead strategic initiatives across Allied Health.
• Contribute to policy development, set professional standards, and ensure quality and safety of clinical practice.
• Influence service improvement, workforce development, and CPD initiatives for the social work workforce.
• Collaborate with other Allied Health leaders to advance interdisciplinary models of care.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Health Professional and Clinical Leader Social Worker Permanent Full Time Position

We are pleased to advertise a permanent opportunity within the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā Allied Health Professional Clinical Leadership Team for an experienced social worker who is committed to optimising patient and whānau-centred care across the district.

As a key member of Waitematā's clinical governance framework, you will provide professional and clinical leadership for the social work workforce, with responsibility for the strategic development of the profession across the district. This includes contributing to policy development, setting professional and clinical standards, and ensuring the quality, safety, and effectiveness of clinical practice within your professional domain. You will work closely with fellow Professional Clinical Leaders to develop and lead strategic initiatives across Allied Health, supporting the advancement of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary models of care.

Reporting directly to the Chief Allied Health, Scientific and Technical, and working collaboratively with the Associate Chief Allied Health, Scientific and Technical, Operations Manager Allied Health, Associate Directors of Allied Health, and other key Allied Health leaders, you will play a pivotal role in achieving and maintaining the highest standards of professional practice within social work.

You will work in close partnership with Operations Managers, Unit Managers, Team Leaders, Team Managers, and Clinical Leaders across multiple divisions to support the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and effective clinical services. A key aspect of the role will be influencing service improvement, workforce development, and professional excellence across the district.

You will also lead and coordinate continuing professional development initiatives for the social work workforce, promoting innovative models of care, interdisciplinary practice, and strong professional leadership at all levels of the profession.

To be successful in this role, you will have at least 10 years of post-qualification clinical experience, together with demonstrated leadership capability, strong relationship management skills, and the ability to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively. You will currently hold a senior social work leadership position and have a proven track record of delivering service improvement initiatives and professional leadership outcomes.

In addition, you will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and collaborative approach, a passion for innovation, and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care and outcomes for the communities we serve.

For a copy of the Position Description, please click here.

For more information about the role please contact Sharon Russell, Associate Chief Allied Health Scientific Technical on 021 412 170.

Job reference: WDHB22187