Play Specialist - Clinical Lead

Hospital Play Specialist Clinical Leader

Permanent Full Time, 1.0FTE

Te Whatu Ora - Waitematā

Are you a registered Hospital Play Specialist looking for the next step? Or are you looking to make the move to the Waitematā District to develop a growing team? If that is you, we have a fantastic permanent role available for you to consider.

As the Hospital Play Specialist Clinical Leader you will provide day to day management of staff and resource, ensuring quality service provision, supporting professional and workforce development and involvement in quality work. You will be providing leadership and support to the play specialists across the acute inpatient, rehabilitation and respite services in the Waitemata District.

You will join a fantastic and supportive team of clinical leaders across allied health. You will work closely with the Charge Nurse Managers and the Associate Director of Allied Health to resource, develop and lead your team.

We are looking for someone who is a strong role model, who demonstrates excellent leadership and who is passionate about quality patient care and improving patient pathways and models of care throughout the patient journey.

Requirements

• Registered Hospital Play Specialist with at least 6 years’ experience in a clinical role
• 2 years’ experience in a senior leadership position
• Holds a current Teacher Registration to work as a certified teacher in Aotearoa.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise effectively
• Ability to be flexible and work across sites

At Health NZ Waitematā we have the largest population of any health district in the country and are one of the fastest growing! So if you have a desire to be in a fast-moving, developing environment and enjoy working with a great team please apply now!

Why Join Us?

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitematā, we are committed to delivering high-quality, equitable healthcare and creating positive outcomes for our communities.

We offer:

• A supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Access to clinical supervision and peer support.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to tamariki and whanau

If you are passionate about helping tamariki and whanau, we would love to hear from you.

Please click here for position description.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 17 October 2026 (with an updated CV & Cover Letter). If you have any questions about the role, please contact Andrea Harris, Charge Nurse Manager: Andrea.Harris@tewhatuora.govt.nz

For recruitment specific questions please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant: lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB22169

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

Job Details

Job Description: This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts

Job Posting: 13/Oct/26, 17/Oct/26

Organization: Child Women & Family

Primary Location: AUK-Waitakere-Waitakere Hospital

Job: Clinical Leadership, Full-time, Rostered

Recruiter: Lissa Crook