Team Leader - Child Development Services

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Employment Type:  Permanent Part Time 0.5 FTE

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  Hauora a Toi  is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We are 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 Therapist, Physiotherapist, Dietitians, Speech Language Therapists, Psychologist and Assistants. This role term 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.

 He Korero mōu - About You

• Tertiary Qualification in a 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
• Demonstratable success in working to a high level of skill across a range of patient services, both independently and as a part of MDT
• Previous experience in service development desirable
• Experience in creating team culture in which people proactively try new approaches, learn and develop.

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-House career development
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working options for a healthy work-life balance
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary teamSWEAT, our onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At the Hauora a toi we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You 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 career's 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 Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori 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 offer stage. If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.