Clinical Manager - Southern Lakes Adult CMHAS

Mental Health & Addictions Adult Community Clinical (Nurse) Manager

Taupo

Permanent, Full time

Join a service where compassion meets innovation! Our supportive and dynamic Adult Community Mental Health & Addictions Teams (CMHA) is seeking a collaborative and inspiring Clinical Manager to join our operational leadership group. 

About the Role

This is more than just a management role—it is an opportunity to drive service excellence, champion innovative practice, and ensure that every tangata whaiora (service user) and their whānau (family) receives the best possible care in their mental health journey.  If you thrive on transforming complex clinical landscapes and are dedicated to improving outcomes for vulnerable people, this is your next career-defining move.

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 Team/Service/ Location

Our small team [17 - 18 Clinical FTE] pride ourselves on a culture of whānau-centred care (family focused) and continuous learning. As our new Clinical (Nurse) Manager, you will be instrumental in fostering this positive environment while overseeing the delivery of specialized mental health support for community teams and the after-hours Acute Response Team. The manager role is based in Taupo (Taupo hospital campus), covering the Southern Lakes area (Taupo, Turangi & Mangakino). Although distinct from Rotorua-based Adult services the teams across the two towns work collaboratively to ensure seamless transition between teams as required.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

The Lakes Adult CMHA Clinical (Nurse) Manager position is designed for a registered health professional who has leadership skills, a passion and a vision for service excellence, the ability to respond rapidly and flexibly to change, strong communication, a team player, interpersonal skills, a passion for the Lakes Community and experience in operational management.  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 vacancy@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.