Clinical Team Leader - Mt Eden Corrections Facility

Department of Corrections NZ; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 116,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range NZD 116,306–NZD 123,873 p

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Mt Eden Corrections Facility seeks a Clinical Team Leader Health to lead the on-site nursing team, model culturally safe practice and collaborate with partners to advance offender health outcomes. The role covers rostering, reporting and responding to complex cases with empathy and professionalism.

The position emphasizes Te Tiriti o Waitangi, health equity for Māori, and close work with the Health Centre Manager to ensure high-quality,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• Displays advanced nursing knowledge with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to liaison for service development and delivery.
• Culturally competent with Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day team leadership, coaching and guidance to health centre staff.
• Oversee rostering and clinical reporting for the unit.
• Liaise with external providers on referrals and health-related requests.
• Support complex case resolution and manage offender health needs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Advanced nursing knowledge

Empathetic communication

Analytical reporting

Education

Nursing degree and Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

# Clinical Team Leader - Mt Eden Corrections Facility## About this role* Leverage your passion for empowering others and sharing clinical nursing expertise* Actively contribute to the advancement of health equity for Māori* Join us at Mt Eden Corrections Facility**Mō te tūnga | About the role**The **Clinical Team Leader Health at Mt Eden Corrections Facility** calls for an experienced clinician with advanced knowledge and expertise in nursing, combined with a natural ability to advance nursing services through providing day-to-day team leadership, coaching, support and guidance to our health centre staff.You'll work closely alongside the Health Centre Manager and the team to oversee and ensure the smooth running of the unit, modelling culturally safe clinical practice and partnership that promotes Humanising and Healing - respecting the human dignity and inherent mana of those in our management. Your ability to exercise professional judgment and assist the team with complex case resolution will be invaluable, and you'll be a first port of call to support and assist the men in our management with any concerns, or potential complaints, as they arise. In addition to managing team rostering and clinical reporting, you'll also have regular opportunities to liaise and work with external providers on health-related referral requests and processing. The Clinical Team Leader position is Monday to Sunday rostered, with some on call duties if required.**Mōu | About you**If you're motivated by this leadership opportunity and if you align with our kaupapa then we want to hear from you. Submit an online application that includes highlights and examples of how you meet the following lead requirements:* Registered Nurse who holds a current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate* Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in nursing, combined with leadership experience* Experience with successful liaison in the development and delivery of services* Strong cultural competence - understands the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application, and has cultural knowledge and experience of working with and for Māori, whānau and iwi* A proven commitment to providing professional and ethical clinical care that is focussed on meeting offender health needs* Empathetic communication and relationship management skills* Report writing capability combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.**Ngā painga | The benefits**The full salary range is $116,306 - $123,873 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect clinical competency, skills, and experience relevant to the role.**Mō mātou | About us**Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.You can find out more about us here.**Tono ināianei | Apply Now**Applications Close: **Sunday, 8th November**To apply and view the position description, click the application link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored CV/Resume and Cover Letter describing your motivation for joining our department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page.## Job details| | || --- | --- || Job reference: | APA/1947150A || Location: | Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) || Date posted: | 23-Oct-2026 || Application close date: | 08-Nov-2026 || Attachments: | Clinical\\_Team\\_Leader.pdf (PDF, 375KB) |