Clinical Lead role

About the role | Mo te tunga

The Clinical Lead is a senior leadership role responsible for driving clinical excellence across residential Mental Health and AOD services. You will provide expert oversight of clinical practice, including assessment, care planning, risk management, and quality assurance, ensuring services are safe, effective, and aligned with Nga Paerewa Health & Disability Standards. Working in partnership with the Service Manager, you will lead a strong clinical governance framework, manage risk and incidents, and contribute to ongoing service development and innovation.

You will lead and develop Registered Health Professionals through clinical supervision and coaching, ensuring high standards of practice, sustainable caseloads, and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement with Te Whatu Ora and community partners, alongside a deep commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive care. This is an opportunity to shape practice, strengthen workforce capability, and influence service outcomes at both a clinical and strategic level.

What you will bring | Nga pumanawatanga ou

• Proven clinical leader in Mental Health and/or AOD, driven to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes
• Registered Health Professional with a current APC or relevant AOD qualifications
• Strong clinical expertise across assessment, risk, and complex case management
• Natural coach and mentor who lifts team capability and performance
• Confident communicator who can influence, engage, and build trusted relationships
• Culturally responsive with a genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

What's in it for you | Nou te rourou

Influence & lead clinical excellence

• Drive clinical governance and shape bestpractice care across residential Mental Health and AOD services, with real influence over quality, safety, and service outcomes.

Senior leadership with real impact

• Work in a dual leadership model alongside the Service Manager, leading workforce capability, supervision, and service innovation, this is a role with both strategic and operational influence.

Purposedriven, culturally grounded work

• Make a meaningful difference by delivering manaenhancing, culturally responsive care, grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strong community and sector partnerships.

Ready to make a real difference?

Apply now and join a team committed to strengthening families and changing lives every day.