Job Description
Full job description
One-year fixed term opportunity
Key leadership, high impact position with one of New Zealand’s leading public hospitals
Foster a culture that delivers high quality service user outcomes and safe care every time for everyone
Be a part of the directorate leadership team who is committed to achieve equity in health
Waho maaku hei hanga toku ake whare hei ruruhou te whaanau - let us be the architects of our house to shelter the whaanau
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.
Counties Manukau provides public-funded specialist mental health and addiction services to our large and diverse population of South Auckland. We have developed a reputation for bringing an enthusiastic and innovative approach to delivering Mental Health and Addiction Services.
We are one of New Zealand’s largest health districts covering estimated 570,000 population residents and employing more than 9,000 people across the region. Counties Manukau is diverse where more than 2/3rds of the population self-identify as Maaori, Pacific and/or Asian. Although also experiencing relatively high levels of deprivation, Counties Manukau is known for its vibrant, energetic and diverse communities. We are committed to improving equity of health outcomes and experience for our communities.
About the Role
As a member of the Directorate Leadership Team, you will contribute to overall leadership, direction and management of the Division, particularly in clinical, risk and governance, research and development, and service standards and improvement matters. You will lead the development and review the divisional strategy to improve the overall performance of the division in conjunction with the Group Director of Operations. You will provide clinical leadership and assurance of clinical safety, in the areas of professional and clinical governance, quality improvement and innovation, policy and risk management and research and learning.
This position is responsible for a diverse range of services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults through inpatient, outpatient, home and community settings both locally and regionally.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our services are provided via passionate and highly skilled multi-disciplinary teams which include psychiatrists, mental health nurses, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, lived experience specialists and a skilled support and administrative workforce.
For more information on living and working in Counties Manukau click here.
About you
Our successful candidate will be an actively practicing medical professional with a current APC, who is looking to take on Senior Management responsibility. You will have a track record of delivering effective healthcare services as a Clinician in a relevant subspecialty field and have worked in large multifaceted hospitals. Experience and strong evidence of an ability to develop a culture of innovation, performance and transparency focussed on working in the frontline to advocate for patients and frontline staff is essential.
Experience of working effectively in a clinical-managerial partnership for the benefit of patients, staff and the service is essential.
The successful candidate will be responsible and work in partnership with the General Manager for Mental Health and Addiction for all aspects of service and delivery, leading and developing staff within the directorate to continue to provide high quality clinical services. You will have a system-wide view and an ability to manage a complex array of key stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively to maintain and encourage collegiate relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and community resources.
Candidates who can demonstrate effective and sustainable leadership and services management across multiple disciplines in the New Zealand publicly funded healthcare system will be preferred. You will ideally be an opinion leader amongst your professional peers and be adept at staff, financial, and change management.
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 by 22nd July 2026. To review the job description, please click here.
If you need further information about this exciting leadership position, please contact Dr Vanessa Thornton, Group Director of Operations on [email protected] or Santosh Parab, Recruitment & HR Operations Manager on +64 21 949863, email: [email protected]. Alternatively, please submit your application online using the link below or via our careers website and we will be in touch with you.
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today
One-year fixed term opportunity
Key leadership, high impact position with one of New Zealand’s leading public hospitals
Foster a culture that delivers high quality service user outcomes and safe care every time for everyone
Be a part of the directorate leadership team who is committed to achieve equity in health
Waho maaku hei hanga toku ake whare hei ruruhou te whaanau - let us be the architects of our house to shelter the whaanau
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.
Counties Manukau provides public-funded specialist mental health and addiction services to our large and diverse population of South Auckland. We have developed a reputation for bringing an enthusiastic and innovative approach to delivering Mental Health and Addiction Services.
We are one of New Zealand’s largest health districts covering estimated 570,000 population residents and employing more than 9,000 people across the region. Counties Manukau is diverse where more than 2/3rds of the population self-identify as Maaori, Pacific and/or Asian. Although also experiencing relatively high levels of deprivation, Counties Manukau is known for its vibrant, energetic and diverse communities. We are committed to improving equity of health outcomes and experience for our communities.
About the Role
As a member of the Directorate Leadership Team, you will contribute to overall leadership, direction and management of the Division, particularly in clinical, risk and governance, research and development, and service standards and improvement matters. You will lead the development and review the divisional strategy to improve the overall performance of the division in conjunction with the Group Director of Operations. You will provide clinical leadership and assurance of clinical safety, in the areas of professional and clinical governance, quality improvement and innovation, policy and risk management and research and learning.
This position is responsible for a diverse range of services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults through inpatient, outpatient, home and community settings both locally and regionally.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our services are provided via passionate and highly skilled multi-disciplinary teams which include psychiatrists, mental health nurses, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, lived experience specialists and a skilled support and administrative workforce.
For more information on living and working in Counties Manukau click here.
About you
Our successful candidate will be an actively practicing medical professional with a current APC, who is looking to take on Senior Management responsibility. You will have a track record of delivering effective healthcare services as a Clinician in a relevant subspecialty field and have worked in large multifaceted hospitals. Experience and strong evidence of an ability to develop a culture of innovation, performance and transparency focussed on working in the frontline to advocate for patients and frontline staff is essential.
Experience of working effectively in a clinical-managerial partnership for the benefit of patients, staff and the service is essential.
The successful candidate will be responsible and work in partnership with the General Manager for Mental Health and Addiction for all aspects of service and delivery, leading and developing staff within the directorate to continue to provide high quality clinical services. You will have a system-wide view and an ability to manage a complex array of key stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively to maintain and encourage collegiate relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and community resources.
Candidates who can demonstrate effective and sustainable leadership and services management across multiple disciplines in the New Zealand publicly funded healthcare system will be preferred. You will ideally be an opinion leader amongst your professional peers and be adept at staff, financial, and change management.
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 by 22nd July 2026. To review the job description, please click here.
If you need further information about this exciting leadership position, please contact Dr Vanessa Thornton, Group Director of Operations on [email protected] or Santosh Parab, Recruitment & HR Operations Manager on +64 21 949863, email: [email protected]. Alternatively, please submit your application online using the link below or via our careers website and we will be in touch with you.
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Clinical Director, Mental Health and Addiction Services Counties Manukau position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
