Allied Health Team Leader - Outpatients

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

As the Team Lead - Allied Health and Outpatients, you will provide day-to-day leadership and operational management for the allied health and outpatient teams.

Your focus will be on delivering a sustainable, high-quality service that supports organisational goals.

You will lead service delivery improvements, promote interdisciplinary care models, and support professional development within the team.

Collaborating closely with clinical coordinators, nursing managers, and specialist modalities, you will ensure staff are well-supported to provide patient-centred care.

You will also oversee referral and waitlist management, staff rostering, and represent the team at leadership forums to contribute to strategic planning and service development.

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About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring the following :

• A relevant graduate qualification and current APC in an allied health discipline
• Minimum five years' clinical experience, with at least three years in a relevant coordination or leadership role
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage referrals, waitlists, and staff rosters efficiently
• Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and continuous improvement
• Desired : Post-graduate qualification and prior leadership experience

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 serve our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply, please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 14 November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website