Community Lead, Supported Transition and Restorative Team

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Community Lead, Supported Transition and Restorative Team (START)

• Health New Zealand

• Waitemata

• Permanent, Full time position 

Waitematā District is developing an exciting new interdisciplinary Service to support patients restore functional abilities in the community - the Supported Transition and Restorative Team (START)

As START Community Lead you, with the START Manager, will develop and lead the standards and direction of the Service. 

You will manage a team of registered clinicians (allied health and nursing) supported by Allied Health Assistants to deliver tailored, short-term restorative interventions to patients in their place of residence. As a registered Nurse or Allied Health professional you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your professional clinical and leadership skills with a focus on restorative practices in the community. 

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

Waitematā is moving into an exciting and new area for our patients with the introduction of the Supported Transition and Restorative Team (START). As the Community Lead you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the community focussed side of the new service. You will provide clinical leadership ensuring patient safety by monitoring standards of care and best practice.

You will lead, and be responsible for, the community interdisciplinary team comprising allied health and nursing healthcare practitioners, assistants, and administrators to provide quality support and restorative care to facilitate patients achieving their functional goals.

You will effectively contribute to the development and implementation of service business plans in line with Health NZ Waitematā values and strategic direction, ensuring that both current and future demands are met.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Sitting in the Specialty Medicine and Health of Older People (SMHOP) Division the START team will support patients across the Waitematā District, based initially in two community hubs of North Shore Hospital and Waitakere Hospital delivering support services in the community.

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About you

To be considered for this role you must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate in any of the following:
  • New Zealand Nursing Council
  • Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand
  • Physiotherapy Board New Zealand
• Possess highly developed clinical and professional skills and knowledge (at least 5 years professional experience)
• Demonstrate strong leadership and management abilities
• Be able to lead a team operating in the community
• Have experience in rehabilitation and restorative practice
• Hold a full New Zealand Driver’s Licence

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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 apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 17 June 2025.

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