Clinical Physiology - Team Leader - Respiratory Team

• Based at Tauranga Hospital
• Secondment opportunity - 6 months, 0.4 FTE
• Lead Beyond Boundaries. Deliver Impact Across the Region

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

Are you ready to lead a highly skilled team of Respiratory Clinical Physiologists while helping shape a connected and future focused regional service? We are looking for someone internal for a 6-month Secondment opportunity, working 16 hours a week, while we are recruiting to the position permanently.

We are seeking a collaborative and forward thinking leader who is passionate about developing people, strengthening services, and fostering a culture of excellence across our region.

This is an opportunity to bring together expertise, innovation, and teamwork to deliver outstanding diagnostic services and improve health outcomes for our communities.

As Team Leader Clinical Physiology, you will provide leadership across Respiratory Clinical Physiology services, supporting a dynamic team while influencing service development, workforce growth, and the future direction of regional care.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Join a service where collaboration is valued, innovation is encouraged, and regional togetherness is more than a concept it's how we work every day.

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About you

You are an experienced healthcare professional with a relevant Allied Health & Technical qualification, current professional registration, and ideally a qualification in business, health management, or a related field.

You have 3 - 5 years leadership experience and a proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality services. You are committed to supporting and engaging staff, and have strong coaching and mentoring skills.

You build positive working relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with a wide range of people. You are confident influencing others, open to new ideas, and take initiative to improve services and team performance.

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 25 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers, BP-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Job Details

Closing Date: 25/Oct/26, 11:59:00 PM