Team Leader - Hoki ki te Kainga

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Hoki ki te Kāinga
• Permanent, Part-time 72 hour’s per fortnight (0.9 FTE)

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

Hoki ki te Kāinga is an Early Supported Discharge service that provides relationship-centred care to older adults following illness, injury, or surgery. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Allied Health Team Leader to join this dynamic service and help drive high-quality, equitable care for our community.

As a Team Leader, you’ll coach and support a team of 20+ staff, ensuring a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You’ll be responsible for recruitment, workforce development, and the implementation of new projects and service initiatives. This role requires a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a drive to achieve equitable outcomes for Māori and Pasifika. If you’re a collaborative leader with a passion for rehabilitation and service development, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll be part of the engAGE and Hoki ki te Kāinga Allied Health Service, initially based at 303 Karamu Road and Napier Health Centre. The service includes a diverse team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Dietitians, Speech Language Therapists, Clinical Nurse Specialists - Gerontology, Allied Health Assistants, Administrators, and our Fracture Liaison Service.

We’re a team that takes pride in supporting our community and each other. While the work is serious and impactful, we value camaraderie, fun, and a strong team spirit. You’ll be supported by the Manager of engAGE and Hoki ki te Kāinga, and work closely with other leaders across the service.

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About you

We’re looking for a ‘can-do’ person with a passion for supporting our most vulnerable to live their best life. You’ll bring:

• A relevant graduate and postgraduate qualification.
• Current NZ registration and Annual Practising Certificate in an Allied Health profession (e.g. OT, PT, SW, SLT, Dietitian).
• Advanced clinical experience in allied health service delivery.
• Experience leading, motivating, and developing others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a full NZ driver’s licence.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice.
• Desired: Project and change management skills, experience teaching groups, and knowledge of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches in healthcare.

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler via email on dawn.tyler@hbdhb.govt.nz

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