Team Leader - Occupational Therapy

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

Team Leader - Occupational Therapy, Nelson Hospital, PermanentPart-time Join our Allied Health leadership team and help shape high-quality, patient-centred care while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Nelson Tasman region.Embrace a varied role including daily operational oversight with strategic vision and collaboration.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As Team Leader - Occupational Therapy, you will provideday-to-day operational leadership and management of the Nelson Hospital AcuteOccupational Therapy team including registered Occupational Therapists andAllied Health Assistants, ensuring the delivery of a sustainable, responsive,and high-quality service.You will also provide professional leadership forOccupational Therapy across Nelson Marlborough alongside a second Mental Healthprofessional lead, supporting service development, workforce capability,professional standards, and innovation. Working as part of the Allied Health leadership team, you'llcontribute to strategic initiatives and help drive positive outcomes for ourpatients, staff, and communities through multidisciplinary collaboration, forward-thinkingideas and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.Based at Nelson Hospital, this role includes occasionaltravel within the district to support professional leadership activities.This is a permanent, part-time role working 64 hours perfortnight (0.7 FTE), Monday to Friday , between 7.30AM to 5.30PM.Please view the position description for furtherinformation.

About the Team/Service/ Location

At Nelson Marlborough, we foster a culture of innovation,collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll have the opportunity toinfluence service delivery, support workforce development, and make ameaningful difference for our community.Nestled between mountains, rivers, national parks, andstunning coastlines, Nelson Tasman offers an exceptional lifestyle. Enjoy avibrant arts and caf culture, year-round sunshine, and easy access to outdooradventures, all while maintaining a fantastic work-life balance.For more information on living and working in Nelson click here

About you

You’ll be a registered Occupational Therapist with at leastseven years of clinical experience and a strong commitment to professionalexcellence.

• Demonstrated leadership and/or management experience
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and support others
• A commitment to delivering equitable, person-centred care
• A passion for developing people, services, and professional practice

Most importantly, you'll be a leader who creates a positiveteam culture where staff feel valued, engaged, and empowered to perform at their best.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in NewZealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.