Clinical Leader Occupational Therapy

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai o Poutini West Coast – Greymouth, South Island

• Permanent

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health Team as Clinical Leader in Occupational Therapy.

As Clinical Leader you will provide day-to-day clinical, professional, and cultural leadership to the Occupational Therapy team ensuring equity of care and evidence based practice for our community. You will work closely with the Allied Health Leadership Team supporting the Allied Health Team Managers in clinical aspects of recruitment, onboarding, professional development and waitlist management. You will contribute to the strategic planning of Allied Health including development of the Rural Generalist Capability Framework.

About the Team

Te Tai o Poutini West Coast Occupational Therapy Team consists of nine (when fully staffed) dynamic Occupational Therapists based in Greymouth, Westport & Hokitika who support our community throughout the West Coast (Karamea to Haast). The team covers all aspects of in-patients, out-patients and community settings including physical & mental health, working within a Rural Generalist model of care.

About you

You will be a New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist with a minimum of five years clinical experience (ideally with a basic understanding of equipment procurement, physical & mental health, medical & surgical support, paediatrics) with a passion for leadership and developing the profession, ensuring equity of systems and evidence based practice in the Rural setting.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

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

How to Apply

To view the position description and / or apply for the role please click 'applynow'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early.

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