Local Service Lead

Location: Level 2, 113 Adelaide Road, Newtown

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for a person-directed, values-driven Local Service Lead to lead the Wellington Central Community Mental Health Team within our Local Adult Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Service.

In this role, you will provide operational leadership and work closely with experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary staff to support the delivery of safe, effective, and integrated specialist mental health and addiction services within our local communities.

Our service has a strong, dedicated, and supportive team culture, and an established Learning and Development Centre to tautoko and support your career development. We also pride ourselves on creating an environment where we value humour, compassion, and self-care, while delivering excellence in our day-to-day mahi.

If you are ready to join a team that supports each other, celebrates professional milestones, and is committed to making a meaningful difference for the people we serve, then this could be the opportunity for you.

The salary band for this role is $122,000 - $138,000, depending on experience. 

About the Team/Service Location

The Wellington Central Community Mental Health Team is part of the Local Adult Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Service within Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand’s Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Services (MHAIDS).

Our team provides specialist community-based assessment, treatment and recovery-focused support for people experiencing moderate to severe mental health needs across the Wellington central area. We work collaboratively with service users, whānau, primary care providers, NGOs, and other health and social services to support people in their recovery and wellbeing.

We are a multidisciplinary team made up of experienced clinicians and support staff who bring a wide range of skills and perspectives. Our team values collaboration, professional curiosity, and shared learning, and we are committed to creating a supportive environment where staff feel valued and connected.

We place strong emphasis on person-directed care, equity, and culturally responsive practice, working in partnership with Māori and diverse communities across our district. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate care while continuing to develop and improve the services we deliver to our community.

About you

You will be passionate about supporting teams to deliver high-quality, person-directed mental health and addiction services within the community.

You will bring strong leadership capability and the ability to work collaboratively across services to support safe, effective, and recovery-focused care.

You will also:

• Have experience leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams within a health or social service environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to person-directed, trauma-informed, compassionate practice that offers help and hope.
• Work in a holistic, integrated and collaborative way, recognising people’s physical health and social needs and partnering with primary care and non-government (NGO) providers.
• Have a strong understanding of cultural safety, equity, and culturally responsive practice, with work consistent with the spirit and intent of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Value recovery-focused approaches and lived experience, including the importance of intentional peer support.
• Be mindful of the needs of our diverse communities, including Pacific peoples, refugee and migrant communities, disabled people/tāngata whaikaha, rainbow communities, and people living in rural or isolated areas.
• Bring excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, and be comfortable working within complex systems.

A relevant tertiary qualification in health, management, or a clinical discipline is desirable.

You will also hold a full and clean driver’s licence and be able to complete New Zealand Police vetting under the Children’s Act.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 21st April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Diana Velazco (Diana.Velazcoflores@tewhatuora.govt.nz).

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

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