Clinical Coordinator - Neurodevelopmental Pathway

· Clinical Coordinator - Neurodevelopmental Pathway (Leadership Role)

· Kari Centre – Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (iCAMHS)

· Full Time | Permanent | Greenlane Clinical Centre

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 Clinical Coordinator, you will provide leadership and clinical oversight to a skilled multidisciplinary team completing neurodevelopmental assessments. You will also undertake some clinical duties. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, timely, and culturally responsive assessment pathways for tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau.

You will:

• Offer clinical guidance and consultation to clinicians completing neurodevelopmental assessments
• Support reflective thinking and formulation, particularly in complex presentations
• Ensure assessment processes are smooth, coordinated, and aligned to evidence-based practice
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Work closely with the Clinical Team Leader, Lead Clinician, and wider leadership team to support service wide clinical governance and operational delivery for the Kari Centre. This may include cross cover for clinical coordinators in other parts of the service when required.

This role suits someone who enjoys combining clinical expertise with team leadership and has a passion for neurodevelopmental work.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Kari Centre is seeking a Clinical Coordinator to lead our Neurodevelopmental Team, a dedicated group responsible for assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions, specifically ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, for children and young people across central Auckland.

This is a meaningful leadership role that combines clinical expertise, team support, and service development and is ideal for a clinician who enjoys bringing people together and shaping how care is delivered.

At the Kari Centre, we are committed to delivering equitable, whānau-centred care that reflects partnership, respect, and cultural safety. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to improving outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi. We value curiosity, compassion, reflective practice, and creating an environment where staff can grow and thrive.

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About you

To be a successful applicant, you will meet the below requirements:

• Be NZ-registered with a current APC (Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing, or Child Psychotherapy)
• Hold a full, clean NZ driver licence

· Have clinical experience in neurodevelopmental assessment (ADHD and ASD)

· Are passionate about supporting tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau

· Communicate clearly and work effectively within multidisciplinary settings

· Are motivated to develop leadership skills within a supportive service

Experience in iCAMHS or the CAPA model is desirable but not essential.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith (Recruitment Consultant) Jade.Smith@TeWhatuOra.Govt.NZ Or Bianca Woodard (Hiring Manager) at BWoodard@adhb.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.