Team Manager Te Rawhiti, Mental Health & Addictions
- Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment
- Work in partnership with a motivated leadership group utilising your expert knowledge & skills
- Contribute to and improve health outcomes and indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities
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 to appoint an experienced and dynamic Team Manager to join our leadership team and embrace the privilege of leading and supporting Te Rawhiti – adult community mental health team. This is a full-time position covering Monday to Friday.
This role will be providing operational management and leadership for the adult community mental health team through the utilisation of best management practice and effective leadership. This role reports to the Service Manager Pacific Mental Health & Addiction Integrated Care North with responsibility to the Clinical Head ensuring clinically safe service delivery.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Te Rawhiti Adult Community Mental Health team is based at Highland Park and provides specialist assessment, treatment and support for adults (18+) experiencing moderate to severe mental health or addiction challenges.
The multi-disciplinary team offers a range of clinical and support services and serves the Pakuranga, Howick, Botany, Maraetai and Clevedon suburbs within vibrant South Auckland.
About you:
As a Team Manager you will have leadership experience in health service delivery, operations and financial management and a strong commitment to improving the experience of tangata whaiora and whaanau who access our services. You will also have:
- Competence in leading and managing clinical staff
- Staff management and development skills
- Sound understanding of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural competencies required in the service
Background in Mental Health Services is preferred but if you’re a dynamic leader with a passion to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
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 all applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal https://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/. To review the position description please ''click here'' or for more information please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre on email tangi.namulauulu@middlemore.co.nz
Closing Date: 24th March 2026