National Clinical Lead - Vocational Rehabilitation

National Clinical Lead - Vocational Rehabilitation

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We are Proactive Rehab, a nationwide healthcare provider delivering quality client care and outcomes, with an end-to-end spectrum of services and innovated health solutions. Since we were founded in 1999, we have grown to more than 35 locations sited throughout New Zealand, from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island. We use the Four Corners of Health™ to deliver a truly holistic approach to Transformative Rehabilitation. This identifies and delivers the best pathway to wellbeing tailored specifically to our clients, so they enjoy the freedom to participate fully and live successfully.

We are passionate about delivering quality client care and outcomes, with an end-to-end spectrum of services and innovated health solutions. Our multi-disciplinary team includes very experienced physiotherapist, psychologists, doctors and vocational consultants, some with up to 40 years' experience within their fields, all of whom are keen to pass on knowledge and help train the upcoming generation of clinicians. We have developed a number of wellness programs that both you and your clients will love.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, building a great culture, offering our staff a long term and stable environment to work in and competitive benefits. Additionally, as a part of our Proactive you can trust in having a passionate and supportive management team who put their staff and clients first.

The Opportunity :

We are happy for this role to be based anywhere in New Zealand. being based in Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Wellington, Canterbury or Otago at one of our Proactive sites.

The National Clinical Lead for Voc Rehab is a role held alongside a senior clinical role within Proactive, i.e. you will hold a clinical case load. The role is responsible for supporting a clear understanding of ACC contractual requirements within the Voc Portfolio and that all contractual obligations are met in an effective and efficient manner and are delivered by our clinical staff. The National Clinical Lead will work alongside the National Portfolio Lead, GM, quality team and systems improvement team relating to operational guidelines, training materials and reporting metrics for TI. They will be a resource for others across Proactive where there are technical and clinical contract queries to ensure conformance and consistency across Proactive.

The role will :

Support and deliver on Proactive’s Voc Rehab plan and vision, with performance measures and deliverables set annually.

Drive business growth by supporting referral volumes and the ability to grow the service.

Support the delivery of a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement whilst maintaining contractual compliance and effective service delivery.

Support the Voc interdisciplinary team in delivering high-quality care.

Facilitate and lead local IDT meetings.

Oversee the quality of service delivery and implement improvements where needed.

Provide clinical support and guidance to employees and contractors.

Collaborate with Regional Manager and Team Leads to support individual staff members.

Alongside Portfolio Lead coordinate and deliver service provider training, coaching and mentoring in voc rehab practice and ACC service.

Quality control, benchmarking and direction to regions

Work with partners (eg ABI, Smart Rehab, AIM, Occ Health ACC, GPs) to support opportunities to raise Proactive profile and reputation in Voc Service Delivery

Facilitate and assurance of compliance to efficient, best practice operating procedures by service providers.

Maintaining up to date resources to ensure delivery of best practice

The Benefits :

Pay band for this role will depend on your experience

Additional annual leave- will increase yearly up to 5 weeks after 5 years' service.

EAP services

Full cost of APC

Opportunity to expand your skill set and to progress your career

Are you a clinican with 4 years plus experience? Do you have high reporting standards? Are you a good communicator and love mentoring and guiding others, do you have a sound working knowledge of the ACC Voc contract and ACC legislation? If yes we want to hear from you!

If you’re looking for an employer with a modern, cutting-edge approach to holistic rehab, then get in touch!

Please send your CV and Cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role before 12 November 2025

Your application will include the following questions :

• How many years' experience do you have as a Clinical Lead?
• How many years' experience do you have in a quality control (QC) role?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years' experience do you have as a physiotherapist?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How many years' experience do you have as an occupational therapist?

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