Clinical Manager iCAMHS

Clinical Manager - iCAMHS 
Permanent, Fulltime (1 FTE)
Monday to Friday
Health New Zealand Lakes - Rotorua

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

Join a service where compassion meets innovation! Our supportive and dynamic Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS) is seeking a collaborative and inspiring Clinical Manager to join our operational leadership group. This is more than just a management role—it is an opportunity to drive service excellence, champion innovative practice, and ensure that every child and family receives the best possible start in their mental health journey. If you thrive on transforming complex clinical landscapes with a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people, this is your next career-defining move.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our small team [20 Clinical FTE] across two towns, pride ourselves on a culture of whānau-centred care (family focused) and continuous learning. As our new Clinical Manager, you will be instrumental in fostering this positive environment while overseeing the delivery of specialized mental health support from infancy through adolescence. The manager role is ideally based in Rotorua, leading both the Northern (Rotorua) and Southern (Taupo, Turangi & Mangakino) iCAMHS teams.

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About you

The successful Lakes iCAMHS Clinical Manager, a registered health professional, brings proven leadership and operational management skills in growing service excellence, the ability to respond rapidly and flexibly to change, strong communication & interpersonal skills and is a team player, with a passion for the Lakes Community. 

Essential skills include:

• Proven Clinical Leadership
• Foster Team work 
• Manage resources 
• Promote Professional Development
• Ability to build strong relationships and integration across the sector
• Minimum of 5 years post graduate mental health & addiction clinical experience

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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Esthe Davis Esthe.Davis@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.