Team Leader - Child Development Services at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of PlentyEmployment Type: Permanent Part Time 0.5 FTETe Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is looking for an experienced and skilled Allied Health Professional to lead the Child Development service in Whakatane. The team is a multidisciplinary team of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Speech Language Therapists, Psychologists, and Assistants. This role is to provide clinical and operational leadership and advocacy for the Child Development Service Team.The Child Development Service is co-located with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health service (Voyagers) in the Te Kaumoana o Ruamano building in Whakatane township. As the Team Lead, you will be working closely with the professional leads and clinical leads who work across both Tauranga and Whakatane sites to develop a service that promotes excellence for the Tamariki and whanau of the Eastern Bay of Plenty.Minimum RequirementsTertiary Qualification in an Allied Health Profession such as Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech Language Therapist, Social Worker, or Dietitian.Current APC or APC obtainable by start date.Minimum of 5 years' experience as a health professional in a complex environment.Demonstrable success in working to a high level of skill across a range of patient services, both independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.Experience in creating team culture in which people proactively try new approaches, learn, and develop.Benefits:Competitive remunerationFlexible working options for a healthy work-life balanceHighly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary teamOnsite gymFree onsite parkingDiscounts with local businessesAt Hauora a Toi, we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Our values-based teams deliver better care. It is essential that when recruiting, we seek new colleagues who live by our CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive, and Excellence).How to ApplyYou can view the position description below, and to apply for the role, please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Carole Vivian – Associate Director of Allied Health – Eastern Bay - 027 4059 163.Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is committed to improving Maori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Maori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Maori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker. Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at the offer stage. If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of PlentyNote: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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