Regional Clinical Lead, Mental Health & Addictions - Te Tai Tokerau me Tāmaki Makaurau​ - Hauora Māori Service

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Full-time, permanent position (part-time considered)

• Based in Te Tai Tokerau me Tāmaki Makaurau​ | Northern Region

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

As Regional Clinical Lead – Mental Health & Addictions, you'll play a key role in shaping the delivery of Hauora Māori services. You'll provide clinical leadership and operational support to ensure services are grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and responsive to the needs of whānau.

Working in partnership with Iwi Māori Partnership Boards, iwi, Māori health providers, commissioning teams, and hospital and specialist services, you'll:

• Help design and deliver whānau-centred models of care that reflect Māori values and aspirations

• Make sure mental health and addiction services are integrated, culturally safe and clinically excellent

• Lead regional service delivery and embed Māori models of care

• Build strong partnerships across clinical disciplines and operational teams

• Hold a regional portfolio shaped around your strengths, with the option to keep some of your time in clinical practice

About You

You're a proven leader in mental health and addiction, with a deep understanding of Māori health and a commitment to equity. You bring strategic insight, clinical expertise, and a collaborative spirit that strengthens partnerships and drives transformation.

You have experience leading regional mental health and addictions services, fostering a culture of connectedness, continuous improvement, and high-quality care. You work in partnership with other clinical disciplines and operational leaders to deliver safe, integrated services that respond to what matters most to whānau.

You'll bring:

• A tertiary or relevant qualification in Mental Health & Addictions

• A current New Zealand practising certificate

• 8+ years of senior leadership and advisory experience

• Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action, Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, and services to Māori and high-need populations

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 13 November 2026. We will commence interviews as suitable candidates are identified, before the advertisement closing date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zerissa Ong on zerissa.ong@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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