Individual Placement and Support Programme Lead

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Programme Lead – Health NZ Waitematā and Te Toka Tumai

• Full-time role, fixed term to 30 June 2027
• 80 hours per fortnight
• Based in Takapuna

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Programme Lead. This role will work with mental health and addictions clinical teams promoting engagement with Non-Government Organisations (NGO) partners who provide employment support for tāngata whai i te ora in the adult age group. This role is responsible for working collaboratively with others to plan, develop, deliver and the programme. This role will provide an opportunity for you to act on your belief in the value of employment and training in recovery, as you apply your skills in providing programme leadership and coordination including support, education, relationship building and liaison, reporting and practical assistance.

This role will be based in Health NZ Waitematā however will reach across both the Waitematā and Te Toka Tumai districts and into specialist clinical teams in Adult, Māori, Pacific mental health and addictions services and will also link with the NGO Employment Consultants based in these teams.

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About You

You will have a background in inter-agency project work, ideally within mental health and/or addictions services, with excellent relationship skills. You will be passionate about the role of employment in recovery and supporting our services to deliver quality health outcomes.

Please send a CV with a covering letter describing why you would be the right candidate for this challenging and exciting role, demonstrating that you have the following:

• A working knowledge of the IPS model
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant health field or equivalent study or extensive experience in IPS or employment support
• Experience working with diverse teams

For more information about this position, please contact Evelyn McPhillips, Associate Director of Allied Health on 021 529 323

For more information on our recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Manager via email

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

Job number: WDHB21864

Closing Date: 25 July 2026