Team Lead - Acute and Rehabilitation Servicesat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty - - Rotorua
About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced and skilled Allied Health Professional to lead the allied health acute and rehabilitation teams at Whakatāne Hospital. This is a permanent full-time position. The team is a multidisciplinary team of social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, podiatrists and assistants.
This position is to provide clinical operational leadership and advocacy for the Rehabilitation and Inpatient teams at Whakatāne Hospital. About the Team/Service/LocationThe Allied Health Acute and Rehabilitation teams are based in the Te Koru Rehabilitation department at Whakatāne Hospital, which also hosts the physiotherapy, dietitian, speech language therapy and podiatry outpatient services and the Community Allied Health teams.
The teams all work together to create a vibrant and supportive environment. Boasting some of the most sunlight hours in New Zealand, Whakatāne offers award winning beaches for both surf and fun. Be still and listen to the native bird chorus in our bush clad walkways, plus swim in the cleanest freshwater lakes around.
Come join our team who are already enjoying a uniquely rewarding lifestyle outside of the main cities. Whakatāne is small but mighty, featuring all the things you need whilst remaining within easy travel to Tauranga and Rotorua for that little bit extra.
For more information on living and working in Whakatane click here. https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/bay-of-plenty/ About youTo be successful in this position you will have:Tertiary qualification in an Allied Health profession such as occupational Therapist, physiotherapist, speech language therapist, social worker or dietitianCurrent annual practicing certificate (APC) or AP obtainable by start dateMinimum of 5 years' experience as a health professional in a complex environmentDemonstratable success in working to a high level of skill across a range of patient services, both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teamPrevious experience in service development is desirable Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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. How to ApplyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 7th August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Carole Vivian, Associate Director of Allied Health, Eastern Bay of Plenty via email Carole.Vivian@bopdhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.