Clinical Lead - Primary Mental Health

Pinnacle Group; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated health organization in Waikato is seeking a Clinical Lead – Primary Mental Health. The role involves driving innovative mental health services, leading a dedicated team, and championing health equity. Candidates should have a strong clinical background, leadership experience, and a commitment to culturally responsive care. Benefits include flexible working and medical insurance.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Flexible working

Free flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Health professional qualification as per the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.
• At least 5 years’ clinical experience in primary care and/or mental health.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and health equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of primary mental health programmes and initiatives.
• Champion equity and access for whānau.
• Collaborate with health system partners for integrated care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Tertiary qualification in Health or Social Services

Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity

Are you a passionate clinical leader ready to drive meaningful change in primary mental health? We have an opportunity for a Clinical Lead – Primary Mental Health to join our team to help us deliver innovative, equitable, and culturally responsive mental health services across the Waikato region.

As our Clinical Lead – Primary Mental Health, you will:

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of our primary mental health programmes and initiatives.
• Champion equity and access, ensuring whānau are at the centre of everything we do.
• Collaborate across the health system and community partners to break down barriers and deliver integrated, person-centred care.
• Oversee programme delivery, contract management, and quality improvement activities.
• Support and guide a dedicated team, fostering a culture of partnership, innovation, and excellence.

He kōrero mōu: About you

• A health professional qualification (as per the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 or Social Work Registration Act 2003).
• A tertiary qualification in Health, Social Services, or similar (postgraduate qualification in Mental Health is preferred).
• At least 5 years’ clinical experience, ideally in primary care and/or mental health.
• Proven leadership and service delivery experience.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Tikanga Māori, and a commitment to health equity.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for continuous improvement and innovation in mental health care.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Shared values of:

• Whakawhanaungatanga (connection) - through relationships we develop understanding.
• Akoranga (learning), - We invest heavily in the continued learning and growth of our tangata (people).
• Mahi tahi (collaboration and partnership) – we passionately pursue our purpose of making it easier for people to stay healthy and achieve equitable health outcomes for all. We work in collaboration and partnership with general practice, hapū, iwi, other health organisations, and some of our services include smoking cessation, screening, mobile immunisation, before school check, extended care and school-based health services.
• Kawa whakaruruhau (cultural responsiveness) - we strive to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognise the richness of our diverse workforce.
• Kaitiakitanga (Stewardship) - We’re not a typical Primary Health Organisation! We exist to make it easier for people to stay healthy, and you can see this in the work we do to simplify access to primary healthcare and address equity barriers.
• Hauora (health and wellbeing) - through flexible working, the offer of medical insurance, EAP services, and free flu vaccinations.

Mō tō mātou rōpū: About the team

Pinnacle has made an explicit commitment to Māori and our communities to improve equity of health and wellbeing, in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We have also made an equity commitment to our Pasifika population.

Visit www.pinnacle.co.nz to find out more about the Pinnacle group.

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to apply

Please reach out to Aldrin Arguelles to arrange a kōrero before you apply if that is what you need from this process and/or apply below.

Email: [e-mail]

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to ensure we move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change).

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

Applications close 5pm, Friday, 17 October 2025.