Clinical Team Manager – Crisis Respite
Listed 27 days Ago
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga
Healthcare
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga has an exciting new opportunity- are you an experienced Mental Health Clinician ready to lead in a kaupapa Māori setting? Take charge of our new Crisis Respite service, He Tāwharau, supporting adults through a mental health crises. Build systems, inspire a team, and provide cultural and clinical excellence to empower whānau.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team covering our new dedicated crisis respite facility and our existing residential unit
- Work in partnership with Te Whatu Ora, MSD, and Police to provide innovative, holistic care.
- Establish high-quality support for whaiora and whanau.
Key Skills
- 3+ years in NZ acute mental health (e.g. crisis team, liaison psychiatry)
- Registered Nurse, or Practitioner under HPCA Act 2003 or other professional under a regulated professional body
- Leadership experience in acute/ crisis setting
- Commitment to our values
- Empathy, professionalism, and problem-solving skills
- Full Drivers Licence
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary, great benefits (e.g. Health and Life Insurance, 5 weeks annual leave, birthday leave, staff wellness program)
- A supportive values-driven workplace.
- Full-time role (Monday-Friday)
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable whānau
Apply now! We are screening candidates as they apply – so don’t wait
