Clinical Team Leader

Wise Group; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased KiwiSaver contributions

Fifth week of annual leave after 12 mo

Wellbeing days and on-call wellbeing

HealthNow card $250/year

Professional registration support

Job summary

Pathways in Wellington is seeking an inspirational and motivated Clinical Team Coach to lead a six-bed Residential Recovery Service for adults aged 55+ with mental health challenges. You will oversee a team of Support Workers and work with health and community partners to ensure connected, quality care.

The role requires RN or OT registration with APC, strong leadership and coaching skills, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori engagement. Mon-Fri, with on-call duties in Wellington.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Health Professional (RN or OT) with current APC.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, ideally within NGO/community-based settings.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, supervise and mentor support staff.
• Clinical experience working in mental health and addiction.
• A current full New Zealand driver's license.
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• Demonstrated cultural competence in working with Māori and understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a six-bed Residential Recovery Service for adults aged 55+ with existing mental health challenges.
• Lead a capable team of Support Workers and collaborate with health and community providers to ensure seamless, connected support.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical care

Coaching

Cultural competence

Communication

Team supervision

Education

RN or OT registration

Job description

Lead with purpose. Bring your clinical expertise and leadership together in a role where every day makes a real difference, supporting older adults and their whānau on their mental health and wellbeing journey.

Working with people who have a long history of connection with mental health services offers rich, rewarding opportunities to draw on your mental health and leadership experience in a truly meaningful way. This permanent, full-time position offers a genuine work-life balance (Monday-Friday, based in Tawa), plus four weeks annual leave, four paid wellbeing days, and a range of great benefits.

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

• Increased Employer KiwiSaver contributions
• Fifth week of Annual Leave after 12 months of employment
• 2 Paid Wellbeing Days per year + 2 Paid On-Call Wellbeing Days per year
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health & Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Support and funding for your professional registration and meeting competency requirements

We're looking for an inspirational and motivated leader to take on the exciting opportunity as a full-time Clinical Team Coach in Wellington. This role involves overseeing a six-bed Residential Recovery Service for adults aged 55+ with existing mental health challenges.

You'll lead a capable team of Support Workers, while collaborating with health and community providers to ensure seamless, connected support for six adults aged 55+ and their whānau.

This is a permanent, full-time position. You will be working Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm. Based in Wellington. You will also contribute to an on-call roster.

We're seeking a Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist with proven leadership and mental health experience, who balances clinical expertise with genuine connection and enjoys supporting their team to grow and deliver high-quality care.

• Current registration as a Registered Health Professional (preferably Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist) with current APC
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, ideally within an NGO or community-based setting.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, supervise, and mentor support staff
• Clinical experience working in mental health and addiction
• A current full New Zealand driver's license
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate, or be prepared to obtain one
• A demonstrated ability and cultural competence in working with Māori, and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 2 September 2026. Please note that the advert might close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Whakapā | Contact: Kristen Clarke, Service and Relationship Manager on 0273358624 if you have any further questions.

For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.