Regional Clinical Lead, Mental Health & Addiction - Te Ikaroa, Central - Hauora Māori Service
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Full-time, permanent position
- Based in Te Ikaroa, Central Region
- Be part of the team of Mātauranga Māori specialists for Health New Zealand
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
As the Regional Clinical Lead, Mental Health & Addiction, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Hauora Māori services in your region. You will be supporting the day-to-day operations of regional Hauora Māori services, ensuring they are delivered in a way that is consistent with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You will work closely, supporting the planning and funding for the delivery of services and whānau-centred models of care, as well as connecting Hospital Services with Hauora Māori partners/providers.
About the Team/Service
As the Hauora Māori Service of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) our core role is to ensure New Zealanders have better and more timely access to health care. The devolution of resources and decision making to the regions ensures those closest to service users and whānau are involved in decisions on how healthcare is delivered. We are committed to ensuring our operating model is responsive to the needs of Māori.
About you
You will have experience providing regional Mental Health & Addiction leadership, management, delivery oversight and support of mental health services, driving a cultural of connectedness, continuous improvement, working collaboratively and through strong partnerships with other clinical disciplines, operational leaders to deliver high quality and safety outcomes for whānau. This role is accountable for ensuring that across the region integrated mental health services are delivered, with flexibility to simplify or intensify services, depending on what matters to whānau.
You will work collaboratively with other Regional Clinical Leads, across the regions and work closely with the Chief Mental Health & Addiction Hauora Māori Service to improve Hauora Maori outcomes.
You will have:
- A Tertiary or relevant qualification in Mental Health & Addiction with a current New Zealand practising certificate, alongside professional development recognition portfolio (PRDP)
- Māori leadership experience and ability to work with and influence senior leaders and decision makers
- 8+ years' experience including senior leadership and advisory experience
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 22 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zerissa Ong on zerissa.ong@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.