Clinical Team Manager - Mental Health & Addictions at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full-time role with Far North Mental Health and Addictions Service
• Exciting opportunity to join our leadership team and be part of our diverse and passionate whānau

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

The Clinical Team Manager has direct responsibility for the day-to-day operational management and leadership of the Far North Mental Health and Addictions Service multidisciplinary team. There is a strong focus on service co-ordination, clinical performance and service quality, creating a positive service environment, and the deliver of whanau-centred, culturally appropriate, integrated, quality service provision.

There is also a responsibility for human resource management, including staff recruitment, induction, training, performance management and supervision; and on financial management to ensure the cost-effective and sustainable use of resources.

About the Service/Location

Our adult community mental health and addictions team provides assessment and diagnosis, treatment, advice and referral to those affected by mental health and alcohol and other drug problems.

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About you

You will:

• Be a registered health professional with a current practicing certificate
• Have previous leadership experience in a nursing or allied health setting
• Have a minimum of 7 years' post-registration experience working in a clinical setting
• Actively model and enhance teamwork and a positive team culture so that service delivery across Mental Health and Addictions Services is integrated, whanau-centre, high quality and sustainable.

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 2 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera, NL-Jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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