Team Lead

About Peke Waihanga

Peke Waihanga is New Zealand's primary provider of prosthetic, orthotic, and rehabilitation services. The organization is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve independence and productive lives through expert clinical care and innovative solutions.

Role Overview

We are excited to offer a Team Lead position within our Dunedin team. This role can be tailored to the right candidate, particularly someone with clinical expertise interested in combining direct clinical work with leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver daily leadership, coaching, and support to team members.
• Promote staff wellbeing, professional growth, and engagement.
• Coordinate workload management, resource allocation, and service delivery.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships across clinical, rehabilitation, and service coordination divisions.
• Lead local projects and actively support organizational priorities.
• Participate in service improvements and quality outcome initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership throughout the Southern Region.
• For clinicians, maintain an active clinical caseload alongside leadership duties.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience in leadership or the capacity and enthusiasm to guide a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal relationship capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A cooperative mindset and dedication to ongoing enhancement.
• Ability to manage operational priorities while fostering a positive team environment.
• Clinical experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• For clinical applicants, significant clinical experience coupled with dedication to outstanding patient care is essential.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Flexible role design tailored to individual strengths and preferences.
• Opportunities for leadership growth and professional development.
• A supportive, collaborative workplace culture.
• Ability to positively impact the lives of New Zealanders through your work.
• Enjoy living and working in the scenic Otago region.

Additional Information

If you are driven to support people, nurture teams, and influence future service models within the Southern Region, we encourage you to apply.

Submit your CV and cover letter through the application button. For more detailed information or a job description, contact careers@nzals.co.nz or call Sarah Maguire at 022 0606 532. Applications close on 3 August, but may be reviewed earlier should the position be filled.