Mary Potter Hospice provides specialist palliative care services for people living in Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti. We provide equitable, compassionate, patient- and whānau- centred, free-of-charge hospice care for patients, families, whānau and carers in the places they call home, and at our Inpatient Unit in Newtown.
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi through our work, ensuring equitable and culturally respectful care for all. By integrating Te Ao Māori values and practices, we strive to create an inclusive environment that upholds the mana and dignity of those we serve.
Mary Potter Hospice is a Pride Pledge Gold member. We welcome and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working.
Job Description
About the role
Mary Potter Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Allied Health Team Leader for our Community team. You will provide clinical and operational leadership to our Community Allied Health team. This pivotal role supports high-quality, equitable, patient-centred care through strong coordination, workforce leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration across community psychosocial and therapeutic services.
Working closely with the Community Services Manager and Nursing Team Leader, you will:
Inspire and lead the day-to-day coordination of our Community Allied Health team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and compassionate care
Champion effective multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, supporting seamless patient flow, admissions, and discharges to ensure people receive the right care at the right time
Ensure timely, holistic psychosocial and therapeutic assessments and care planning that place patients and whānau at the centre
Grow and empower others through coaching, mentoring, and meaningful professional development
Drive continuous quality improvement, contribute to innovative service development, and help shape future workforce planning
Actively promote equitable access to services and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi in everyday practice
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
You will bring:
Proven experience and a strong understanding of healthcare or a related field
Confident leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate and facilitate effectively
Sound knowledge and practical expertise in psychosocial and/or palliative care practice
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationships
Experience working across a variety of clinical and/or community-based settings
A genuine understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in practice
A positive, team-focused approach with a collaborative mindset
What we offer:
A supportive workplace deeply connected to our values of mana, aroha, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, and kaitiakitanga
A genuine commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Strong professional development support
The chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives—every day
Work in an environment that lets you make a difference
Award winning wellbeing programme including carers leave, wellbeing payments and a wellbeing day each year
Ready to Make an Impact?
Be part of an organisation that truly values compassion, quality care, and community connection. If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!
Apply Now and become part of the Mary Potter Hospice whānau.
For more information or to request a copy of the position description, please email:
hr.recruitment@marypotter.org.nz
Applications close on Sunday, 22 March 2026
Please note we review applications as they are received and may interview before the closing date, so the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.
For further inquiries, contact:
Jessica Collinge, Community Services Manager, phone: 021 984 627
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