Clinical Head-Consultant Psychiatrist, MH&A-Adult Community, Auckland at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, Auckland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Clinical Head Consultant Psychiatrist, MH&A Adult Community Auckland - Permanent, Full-Time
Excellent leadership opportunity
Fantastic multiskilled and vibrant team
Opportunity to lead and develop clinical-cultural care and workforce
Support with MCNZ registration and access to free immigration advice
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 seeking a proven professional to oversee and provide quality clinical direction, focusing on leadership and governance, service development and planning, risk management, quality and service performance. This will involve ensuring a high-quality delivery of clinical-cultural services, service development and improvement, standards compliance, leadership of medical staff and the establishment of strong partnerships with primary care, community organisations, and other Māori health providers as well as Māori cultural and clinical leaders in providing strategic direction and resource management to improve health outcomes for Māori. . This Clinical Director role will be responsible for ensuring optimal delivery of high quality clinical-cultural care which upholds Māori cultural integrity and ensures cultural safety and provide visible leadership that integrates clinical governance with tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori at service and divisional level. Within the role there is scope for director patient care, teaching, and supervision.
About the Team and Service
Our Adult Community Mental Health teams support approximately 2,300 service users across South Auckland. Working in close partnership with the Service Manager, you will provide day-to-day clinical leadership, supporting high-quality clinical practice, effective multidisciplinary working, and the ongoing development of integrated services. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the delivery and evolution of adult mental health services within a diverse and growing community.
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About you
You will be an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with a vocational registration.
Hold a current NZMC Registration and current practising certificate.
Have adequate experience in the Mental Health and Addiction Sector.
Strong consumer/tāngata whai I te ora and family/whānau focus
Strong clinical experience and experience in quality systems, policy development, professional networking and Māori community settings.
Proven leadership skills, experience in training and overseeing medical professionals, cultural competence, ability to work in a multidisciplinary cultural team and a belief and commitment to promoting Māori values in clinical and cultural practice.
Preferably have Te Reo Māori and/or Tikanga Qualification
If you are an experienced mental health clinician looking for an opportunity to provide clinical leadership and contribute to the ongoing development of integrated mental health services, we would welcome your application. Please submit a current CV and cover letter with your application.
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 If you have any questions about the role, please contact our SMO Recruiter, Barbara @barbara.ridgway@tewhatuora.govt.nz or Dr Tanya Wright, Acting Clinical Director, Mental Health & Addictions. Tanya.wright@tewhatuora.govt.nz
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau |
| Location: | Auckland |
| Position type: | Permanent Full time |
| Category: | Health |
| Date listed: | 16-Sep-2026 |
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| Closing date: | 16-Oct-2026 |
| Reference: | CMH202617945 |
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| Website: | https://www.countiesmanukau.health.nz/ |
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