Team Manager/ Clinical Coordinator, Early Psychosis Intervention Team - Mental Health & Addictions

• Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment
• Work in partnership with a motivated leadership group utilising your expert knowledge & skills

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 experienced and dynamic Team Manager/Clinical Coordinator to join our leadership team and lead the Early Psychosis Intervention Team.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday and based at 7 Springs Road, East Tāmaki.

You will provide strong clinical and operational management for the team, applying effective leadership and best-practice management principles. Reporting to the Service Manager, District Wide Mental Health Services, you will also work closely with the Clinical Head to ensure safe, effective and high-quality clinical service delivery.

About you:

As a Team Manager/Clinical Coordinator, you will have leadership experience in health service delivery, operational management and financial management, along with a strong commitment to improving the experience of tangata whaiora and whānau accessing our services.

You will demonstrate a clear commitment to maintaining and strengthening fidelity to the Early Intervention in Psychosis model of care. You will champion early, responsive and recovery-focused interventions while supporting the team to deliver high-quality care and improved outcomes for tangata whaiora and whānau.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• At least five years post-registration experience working in mental health services, including community mental health teams.
• Demonstrated competence in leading and managing clinical staff.
• Strong staff management and development skills.
• Proficiency at the Proficient level of the PDRP and working towards the Expert level.
• A full, unrestricted New Zealand driver licence.
• Experience in financial and budget 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 all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal https://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/. 

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: 15th November 2026