Clinical Team Leader – Nursing & Māori Health

New Zealand Government; Waikato; On-site; NZD 116,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) seeks a Clinical Team Leader for a 12-month secondment starting January 2027 to lead our health centre team and drive high-quality, culturally responsive care. You’ll provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and clinical guidance to support wahine in our care.

You’ll work with the Health Centre Manager on rostering, reporting, and coordinating referrals, while championing Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and partnerships with Māori, whānau, and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing Council of NZ registration.
• Advanced nursing leadership experience.
• Experience liaising to develop and deliver services.
• Strong Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge and Māori health focus.
• Commitment to professional and ethical clinical care for offender health needs.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and coaching to the health centre team.
• Rostering, clinical reporting, and performance coaching.
• Coordinate health referrals and ongoing care with external providers.
• Ensure culturally safe practice aligned with He Whānau values.
• Address wahine concerns with empathy and integrity.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder liaison

Cultural competence

Team rostering

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) seeks a Clinical Team Leader for a 12-month secondment starting January 2027 to lead our health centre team and drive high-quality, culturally responsive care. You’ll provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and clinical guidance to support wahine in our care.

You’ll work with the Health Centre Manager on rostering, reporting, and coordinating referrals, while championing Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and partnerships with Māori, whānau, and