Clinical Team Leader - Mental Health Intensive Rehabilitation at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Clinical Team Leader - Mental Health Intensive Rehabilitation

Te Puna Wai Kātea 

Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

0.9 FTE

Permanent Position

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

We are excited to seek applications from experienced senior mental health practitioners and leaders for our new rehabilitation facility, Te Puna Wai Kātea, that helps mental health and addiction patients transition back into the community.

You will be accountable for the management of the allied health, nursing and administration team and ensuring high quality, safe clinical practice standards and the best care outcomes. You will be a strong, credible clinical leader that can build and maintain strong working relationships 

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About the Team/Service/ Location

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation, and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

Access to clinical training and education

Up to date facilities, Have a look at

Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

Professional development

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

About you

Successful candidates will be:

Health practitioners with current APCs and scope of practice to enable working in mental health and addiction services (Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker);

5+ years experience in acute and/or community based mental health &/or addiction services, preferably with strong rehabilitation knowledge and experience;

Experience leading or managing clinical teams and establishing successful services

Excellent clinical knowledge base and adept ability to provide psychoeducation for whai ora, whanau and health care providers.

Ability to work under pressure, be a good team player, demonstrate leadership skills and positively contribute to service delivery;

 We can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment with a team that is committed to ensuring you are successful in your role. We will also provide a comprehensive orientation process when you start so that you become familiar not only with our service but also the wider mental health sector in Taranaki.

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 Friday 23 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment team at TK-hr.recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

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