Lead with Heart. Shape Young Lives.
Full-Time | Permanent | Salary as per PSA Allied Health MECA
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.
Are you a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist ready to lead with purpose? Do you thrive in a role where every day makes a difference to the lives of tamariki and their whaanau? Join our vibrant and supportive Kidz First Child Development Team, where innovation, collaboration, and community come first.
Why This Role?
This is more than a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to be a change-maker for children’s health and development in South Auckland. You'll guide a team of dedicated clinicians while also keeping your clinical skills sharp by supporting tamariki with complex needs. Here, your voice matters, your expertise is valued, and your passion for equity will be your compass.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a talented Occupational Therapy team
- Manage a small clinical caseload
- Coordinate service delivery, streamline caseloads, and drive interdisciplinary excellence
- Support tamariki and their whaanau with hands-on, meaningful care
- Champion professional development and continuous learning within the team
- Lead innovative quality improvement and service design initiatives
- Embed cultural safety and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday practice
What You Bring:
- NZ-registered Occupational Therapist with a current APC
- At least 6 years’ experience, ideally in paediatrics or child development
- A proven leader with a heart for mentoring and team building
- A collaborative spirit and strong clinical decision-making skills
- A deep commitment to equity and culturally responsive care
- A full NZ driver’s licence
What We Offer:
A Warm & Collaborative Team Culture
Work alongside experienced clinicians, nurses, paediatricians, and more in both community and hospital settings.
Diverse & Impactful Work
Deliver therapy in homes, clinics, and via telehealth, supporting our richly diverse communities — especially Māori and Pacific whaanau.
Grow with Us
Enjoy robust professional development, ongoing training, and support for your leadership journey.
Join a team where every child’s future is a shared responsibility.
At Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, we celebrate diversity and are committed to equity. We welcome applications from our diverse Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
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.
How to Apply
If you have further questions, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on [email protected].
Job Number: CMH202515484
Applications Close: 1st July 2025