Clinical Team Leader - Spring Hill Corrections Facility

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

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) is seeking an experienced Clinical Team Leader for a 12-month fixed-term secondment. You will provide day-to-day leadership, clinical guidance, and coaching to our health centre team within a culturally safe environment.

You will manage rostering, clinical reporting and liaison with external providers, contributing to service improvements while applying Humanising and Healing principles and upholding the dignity and mana of wahine in our care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• Advanced nursing knowledge and leadership experience.
• Experience liaising in development and delivery of services.
• Strong cultural competence with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Maori engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and clinical guidance to the health centre team.
• Roster management, clinical reporting and coordinating health referrals.
• Champion culturally responsive practice and Humanising and Healing principles.
• Address concerns or complaints with empathy and integrity.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nursing expertise

Empathetic communication

Report writing

Education

Nursing registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Tools

Nursing documentation systems

Clinical reporting tools

Job description

Mo te tunga | About the roleThis is a 12-month fixed-term secondment opportunity commencing 5 January 2027, providing an opportunity for an experienced clinical leader to further develop their leadership capability while making a meaningful difference to the health outcomes of wahine in our care.As Clinical Team Leader, you'll provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, support, and clinical guidance to our health centre team. Drawing on your advanced nursing expertise and leadership experience, you'll play a key role in fostering a high-performing, culturally safe clinical environment that delivers quality care and supports positive health outcomes.Working closely with the Health Centre Manager, you'll help ensure the smooth and effective operation of the health centre. You'll model professional and culturally responsive practice, championing Humanising and Healing principles while recognising the dignity and inherent mana of those in our management.Your ability to exercise sound professional judgement and support the team with complex clinical situations will be highly valued. You'll also act as a key point of contact for wahine in our care who raise concerns or complaints, ensuring issues are managed with empathy, professionalism, and integrity.The role includes responsibility for team rostering, clinical reporting, and collaboration with external providers to coordinate health referrals and ongoing care. You'll have opportunities to strengthen partnerships and contribute to service improvement initiatives that support the delivery of safe, effective healthcare within a unique environment.This position operates on a Monday to Sunday roster, with participation in an on-call roster as required.Professional registration is required. Applicants are asked to apply using the name that appears on their registration record with the relevant professional body. Please ensure your application details align with your registration to avoid delays during verification.Download the position description from the application page for further information about the role.Mou | About youIf 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 CertificateDemonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in nursing, combined with leadership experienceExperience with successful liaison in the development and delivery of servicesStrong cultural competence - understands the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application and has cultural knowledge and experience of working with and for Maori, whanau 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; andReport writing capability combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.As the successful candidate, you will hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.Your role requires a foundation in strong cultural competence, encompassing an understanding of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application, along with cultural knowledge and experience in working with and for Maori, whanau, and iwi.Experience, qualifications, and registration in New Zealand is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have proven experience working within the New Zealand healthcare system, hold relevant New Zealand qualifications, and are currently registered with the appropriate regulatory bodies. This will ensure a smoother integration into our workforce and a deeper understanding of the local context and standards of care.Nga painga | The benefitsThe full salary range is $116,306 - $126,599. Appointment and remuneration will reflect clinical competency, skills, and experience relevant to the role.Ko wai matou | About usAra 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 Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai 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 inaianei | Apply nowApplications Close 11pm Thursday, 12 November 2026.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.