- Company: Hutt Valley DHB
- Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand
- Salary: Pay not listed
Hutt Valley DHB at a glance
Team Leader – Child Development Services at Hutt Valley DHB in Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Position Summary
Hutt Valley District Health Board (DHB) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader for its Child Development Services. This full-time, fixed-term position (6 months) based at Hutt Hospital requires current Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora staff members only. The role involves leading a team to provide high-quality services that support the holistic development of children.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate the delivery of child development services within the designated team
- Ensure all services align with best practices, policies, and procedures set by Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for children
- Support staff development and professional growth through mentoring and training
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery and outcomes
What You Bring
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within healthcare or related fields
- A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and their application in health services
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams towards common goals
- Knowledge of child development theories and practices
Why Join Hutt Valley DHB
Hutt Valley DHB is committed to serving all New Zealanders through integration and collaboration. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally safe healthcare services. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for children in your community.
Next Steps
To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria as non-Te Whatu Ora applications will not be considered.
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Lower Hutt sits in Greater Wellington, New Zealand / Aotearoa. Wellington is the capital at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. It is New Zealand’s third-largest city, the administrative centre of the Wellington Region, and the world’s southernmost capital of a sovereign state.
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest
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Prepare examples of leading multidisciplinary child-development teams, prioritising limited clinic capacity, coaching staff, and improving pathways. Expect questions on safeguarding judgement, complex family dynamics, and how you measure outcomes while working with DHB and community partners in Lower Hutt.
This on-site Team Leader role at Hutt Valley DHB suits experienced child development or allied-health leaders who want operational ownership of a specialist children’s service in Lower Hutt, New Zealand.
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Listing facts
- Role Team Leader – Child Development Services
- Employer Hutt Valley DHB
- Location Lower Hutt, New Zealand
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 18, 2026
- Apply by September 17, 2026
- Overview Full job description on this page (277 words)
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