General Manager

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Henderson-Massey; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle available for personal

5 weeks' annual leave

2 wellbeing days per year

Annual wellbeing allowance of $250

Birthday leave

Job summary

WALSH Trust in Auckland is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a significant portfolio of community mental health services and to drive strategic outcomes for tāngata whaiora, whānau, and communities across Auckland.

You will oversee senior managers and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring services are safe, financially sustainable, and aligned with our recovery-focused philosophy and sector expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a General Manager, Director, Executive Manager, or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Significant leadership experience within the mental health, health, disability, addiction, or social services sector.
• Demonstrated success leading leaders and multidisciplinary teams across complex service environments.
• Strong financial, operational, and organisational leadership capability.
• Experience driving service improvement, organisational change, quality initiatives, and strategic projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills across government, community and sector networks.
• A genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• Alignment with WALSH Trust's recovery-focused philosophy and organisational values.

Responsibilities

• Lead experienced managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and financially sustainable services.
• Work with funders, health providers, and community partners to strengthen performance and growth.
• Balance strategic thinking with operational excellence while focusing on people, culture, and outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Operational leadership

People leadership

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to join one of New Zealand's most respected community mental health organisations and make a meaningful difference for tāngata whaiora, whānau, and communities across Auckland.

WALSH Trust is seeking an experienced, strategic, values-led General Manager to lead a significant portfolio of community mental health services.

About WALSH Trust

For more than 35 years, WALSH Trust has supported people experiencing mental health challenges to live meaningful, connected, and fulfilling lives.

As one of Auckland's leading community mental health providers, WALSH Trust delivers a range of recovery-focused services that empower people to achieve their goals and participate fully in their communities.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Whakamana – Integrity

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this is a significant leadership position with responsibility for a diverse portfolio of community mental health services.

You will lead experienced managers and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring services are safe, effective, financially sustainable, and aligned with organisational strategy and sector expectations.

Working closely with funders, health providers, community partners, iwi, and sector stakeholders, you will play a key role in strengthening organisational performance, supporting service innovation, and identifying opportunities for future growth and development.

This role requires a leader who can confidently balance strategic thinking with operational excellence while maintaining a strong focus on people, culture, and outcomes.

About You

• Proven experience in a General Manager, Director, Executive Manager, or equivalent senior leadership role
• Significant leadership experience within the mental health, health, disability, addiction, or social services sector
• Demonstrated success leading leaders, managers, and multidisciplinary teams across complex service environments
• Strong financial, operational, and organisational leadership capability
• Experience driving service improvement, organisational change, quality initiatives, and strategic projects
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across government, community, and sector networks
• A genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice
• Alignment with WALSH Trust's recovery-focused philosophy and organisational values

What We Are Looking For

• Are an experienced senior leader who can inspire, influence, and develop others
• Enjoy balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operational leadership
• Have successfully led organisations, services, or teams through growth, change, or transformation
• Are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for people, whānau, and communities
• Build strong relationships and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders
• Lead with integrity, empathy, accountability, and purpose

What We Offer

• Company vehicle available for personal use
• 5 weeks' annual leave
• 2 wellbeing days per year
• Annual wellbeing allowance of $250
• Birthday leave

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where your leadership will directly contribute to better outcomes for people experiencing mental health challenges across Auckland.