TRAFFIC Western Cape

Team Manager - MSK Services

Habit Group
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Location: Wellington - CBD - Willis Street

Job Category: Executive & Strategic Management,Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Job Description

Are you a senior MSK clinician ready to step into a leadership role?

Habit Health is looking for a Team Manager to lead our Musculoskeletal (MSK) services across the Wellington region, supporting a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists and rehabilitation professionals delivering high-quality injury rehabilitation within the ACC environment. This is an opportunity to move beyond a clinical caseload and into a strategic leadership role, where you will mentor clinicians, drive service performance, and help shape the delivery of MSK rehabilitation across the region.

This is a regional role, so occasional travel across Wellington will be required to support clinicians and maintain strong team connections.

The role

As the Team Manager, you will lead clinicians delivering musculoskeletal rehabilitation services across Wellington. Working closely with the Regional Manager, you will ensure the service runs smoothly, clinicians feel supported, and clients receive excellent outcomes. You will focus on people leadership, service delivery, and operational performance, helping your team succeed while ensuring the MSK service continues to grow and evolve.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading and supporting MSK clinicians across the Wellington region
  • Driving service performance and delivery within ACC contracts
  • Supporting workforce planning and ensuring the team is well resourced
  • Mentoring clinicians and supporting professional development
  • Monitoring operational performance
  • Ensuring high standards of clinical quality, documentation, and service delivery
About you

This role will suit an experienced clinician who understands MSK rehabilitation and is passionate about supporting other clinicians to succeed. You may currently be a Senior Physiotherapist, Clinical Lead, or Practice Lead looking for the next step in your leadership career.

We are looking for someone who has:
  • A background in Physiotherapy
  • Strong experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation
  • Previous leadership, mentoring, or team management experience
  • Knowledge of the ACC rehabilitation environment
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills
  • A relevant tertiary qualification
The benefits of working with us:
  • Market competitive salary to ensure that our teams feel valued
  • Use of company car for business needs
  • Opportunities to further develop your leadership skills
  • Permanent full time role with clear career progression
  • Great team culture with regular social events, weekly treats, award schemes
  • Well being initiatives: annual eye exam, flu vaccination, access to EAP services
  • Provision of enhanced AI tool (Heidi) aimed at boosting your performance by automating your administrative work

If you're ready to step into a leadership role within MSK rehabilitation, we would love to hear from you. Click here to view the full position description and click APPLY to submit your application.

Please reference Job No. 2257 in your cover letter. For confidential enquiries, contact

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, residents, or hold unrestricted working rights.

Pacific Health Group is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.

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