Clinical Director, Mental Health and Addictions Service

• Key senior leadership role with significant impact at one of New Zealands leading public hospitals
• Lead the delivery of high-quality, safe and recovery-focused care for people and their whānau
• Join a senior leadership team committed to equity and better health outcomes for all

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 Role:

We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Clinical Director for Mental Health and Addictions Services to provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across the service.

Working in partnership with the General Manager, Mental Health and Addictions Services, you will provide clinical leadership and strategic direction to support the delivery of safe, timely, effective and person-centred care. You will help shape an integrated system of care that is recovery-oriented, responsive to the needs of service users and their whānau, and focused on achieving equitable health outcomes.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will set clinical standards, promote professional excellence, lead service development and quality improvement, and contribute to strategic decisions regarding service investment, workforce development and financial sustainability. You will also work collaboratively across the Northern Region and contribute to district, regional and national priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future direction of Mental Health and Addictions Services, strengthen partnerships across the health system, and improve outcomes for Māori, Pacific peoples and communities experiencing health inequities.

This is a full-time position combining senior clinical and executive leadership responsibilities with ongoing clinical practice.

About You:

You are an experienced and actively practising clinician with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC), ready to take the next step in your leadership career. You bring strong clinical credibility, strategic insight and a commitment to improving outcomes for people experiencing mental health and addiction challenges.

You will bring:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent
• At least five years of relevant clinical experience in a mental health and addictions or related clinical setting.
• Experience working effectively in a clinical-management partnership to achieve positive outcomes for patients, staff and services.
• The ability to build effective relationships, influence at a senior level and lead collaborative change across complex service environments.
• A strong commitment to equity, culturally safe practice and improving health outcomes for Māori, Pacific peoples and communities experiencing health disparities.

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, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal Careers in Auckland (East and South) | Careers. To review the position description please 'click here' or for more information please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre on email Tangi.Namulauulu@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Closing Date: 5th November 2026