Clinical Team Manager - Kia Tū Ngāwari, Mid North Mental Health & Addictions Service

Permanent, full-time role based in Kaikohe in the Mid North. Lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering specialist mental health and addiction services for infants, children, young people and whānau across the Mid North. Make a meaningful impact through clinical leadership, service development, workforce growth, and quality improvement while helping shape the future of mental health and addiction services in Te Tai Tokerau. 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 Clinical Team Manager, you will provide visible clinical, professional and operational leadership to Kia T\u¼ₙ Ng\u224Yari (Infant Child Adolescent Mental Health Services) in the Mid North. Working in partnership with the Service Manager, Clinical Head of Department, Cultural Lead and multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred services for infants, children, young people and families/whānau experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. This is a diverse leadership role where no two days are the same. You will lead service operations, workforce development, quality improvement initiatives, recruitment and performance management while fostering a positive team culture that supports learning, innovation and clinical excellence. You will maintain a strong clinical presence within the service, mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality care and positive outcomes for tangata whaiora and their wh\u224õ. About the Team/Service/Location Kia T\u¼ₙ Ng\u224Yari provides specialist Infant, Child, Youth, Maternal Mental Health and Addiction Services, alongside the Early Intervention Psychosis Service, supporting tamariki, rangatahi and wh\u224õ across Te Tai Tokerau. Working closely with internal teams and community partners, the service delivers integrated, recovery-focused and culturally responsive care. Based in the Mid North, youâ’ll enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful regions, with easy access to stunning coastlines, outdoor recreation and strong community connections. For more information on living and working in Northland click here About you A current registration and practicing certificate in Nursing or an Allied Health profession At least 7 years post-registration experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a relevant mental health specialty area Proven leadership experience within mental health and addictions services, including workforce development, quality improvement and operational management Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to culturally safe, equitable service delivery Exceptional relationship-building, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr