Clinical Team Coordinator, Community Mental Health Services
Clinical Team Coordinator –Te Rawhiti CMHC
- Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
- Permanent Full Time (1 FTE) opportunity!
- Monday to Friday
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
About the role:
Our integrated locality-based services, based in Highland Park, provide specialist mental health care for those with serious mental health problems and provide consultation and liaison with primary care partners for those with mild to moderate concerns.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinician to join us as a Clinical Team Coordinator. The focus of this position is to promote effective service user care, ensure appropriate resources are available to support clinicians to work at the top of their scope of practice.
You will be required to work alongside the Team Manager to provide leadership, co-ordination and day to day oversight of clinical service delivery with the team. This will include acting as a clinical resource to the team including coaching, mentoring and facilitating evidence based best practice and ensuring new staffs receive a robust orientation. You will also participate in performance reviews and contribute to professional development processes for the teams’ multidisciplinary staff. You will take an active role in auditing and quality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical leadership and coordination across the multi-disciplinary team.
- Act as a clinical resource and mentor, supporting caseload management and professional development.
- Ensure the safe, effective delivery of evidence-based, recovery-focused care.
- Actively participate in and contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and service planning.
- Support recruitment, retention, and ongoing workforce development.
- Promote and uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and deliver services that advance equity for Māori, Pacific, and other priority populations.
Salaries are based on the PSA Mental Health & Public Health Nursing Collective Agreement, Registered Nurse Scale.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
- Engage with a diverse community and enhance your nursing practice
- Access to ongoing education and training opportunities
If you are enthusiastic about advancing your career in Mental Health and making a difference in our community, we want to hear from you!
Essential requirements
- NZ Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience in Mental Health with some of this being within a community mental health team
- Full, NZ driver’s licence with no limitations
For more information on this position, contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Centre at nursemidwifejos@middlemore.co.nz or apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202515835
Applications close: Friday 19th September