Permanent, part time 0.9FTE
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines
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.
The opportunity:
Are you a highly skilled allied health professional ready to step into an advanced clinical role? Join the Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit (ASRU) and be at the forefront of delivering expert, patient- and whaanau-centred care within an interdisciplinary team.
About the Role:
As an Advanced Clinician, you'll play a critical role in delivering high-level clinical expertise and leadership across complex rehabilitation cases. You’ll support and influence best practices, lead service development initiatives, mentor clinicians, and contribute to quality improvement and research activities.
This role is designed for experienced professionals who are passionate about spinal rehabilitation and committed to advancing healthcare equity and excellence in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a clinical caseload involving complex rehabilitation patients.
- Lead and model evidence-based practice within an interdisciplinary team.
- Provide specialist consultation and mentorship to other clinicians.
- Develop and implement clinical guidelines and models of care.
- Contribute to research, audits, and service evaluation.
- Champion cultural safety and health equity, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
To Be Successful, You Will Have:
- A recognised tertiary Allied Health qualification and current Annual Practising Certificate.
- At least 6 years of post-grad experience, including 3–4 years in a specialty area.
- Postgraduate clinical training or working toward a Master’s qualification.
- Proven experience in mentoring, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Strong clinical reasoning, leadership, and communication skills.
- A patient- and whaanau-centred, culturally safe approach to care.
- A full drivers licence.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a highly specialised and supportive environment.
- Be part of a committed team driving innovation and rehabilitation excellence.
- Access professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Make a tangible impact on health equity and patient outcomes.
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 service 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 career’s portal. To review the position description, please click here.
For more information on this role, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.
Job Number: CMH202515214
Applications Close: 06 August 2025
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.