Clinical Team Leader, Child Development Service

Clinical Team Leader, Child Development Service Permanent, Full-time role. Lead a passionate team supporting tamariki and whānau across Tairāwhiti. Make a meaningful impact through clinical leadership, service development, and community-focused care. 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 We are looking for an experienced and inspiring clinician to step into the role of Team Leader Child Development Service based at Gisborne Hospital (Community focus). In this position, you will provide leadership, coordination, and clinical oversight of a transdisciplinary team delivering services to tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people), and their whānau across the Tairāwhiti region. Key responsibilities include: Lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of Child Development Services. Ensure a high-quality, equitable service is provided across home, community, and clinical settings. Support and mentor staff, ensuring effective workforce planning and development. Build strong relationships with community partners, health providers, and stakeholders. Drive service innovation, change, quality improvement, and achievement of contractual and clinical outcomes. Play a vital role in leading a whānau‑centred, community‑based service, working closely with families to deliver coordinated care and improve health equity. For more information about the role, see the full Job Description. About the Team / Service / Location Information on living and working in Tairāwhiti is available. About you You will be a confident and capable leader with strong clinical credibility and a passion for working with children and young people. Qualifications and experience: New Zealand Registration as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with a current annual practising certificate. Minimum 3–5 years post‑graduate clinical experience, including paediatric experience. Proven leadership and team‑management experience. Experience working with children and young people with complex needs. Strong relationship‑management skills across health, education, and community sectors. A thorough working knowledge and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equity for Māori. Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organisational skills. Ability to lead change, support staff development, and deliver high‑quality, culturally responsive care in complex environments. 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 serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job Details Job Reference: HAU02744 Location: North Island – Gisborne – Gisborne Job type: Permanent Full Time Expertise: Clinical – Allied Health – Clinical Leadership #J-18808-Ljbffr