General Manager - Regional

Wise Group; Nelson; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Work vehicle provided

5 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing days

HealthNow card

Job summary

Pathways is seeking a General Manager to provide inspiring, values‑based leadership across the region and contribute to national strategy as part of the Pathways Executive team.

You'll lead a team of Service and Relationship managers, travel regularly within the region and nationally, and align with te ao Māori and tikanga Māori while delivering high‑quality mental health and wellbeing services.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading health/social services organisations.
• Strong contract management and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional Service and Relationship managers and their teams.
• Provide inspiring, values‑based leadership across the region.
• Travel regularly within the region and nationally to connect with the Pathways Executive team.
• Support team outside business hours as a senior manager.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder relationships

Strategic planning

Education

Tertiary qualification in management or health

Job description

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Pathways | Mō mātou
At Pathways we're passionate about supporting people with experience of mental illness or addictions - we've been dedicated to it for more than 30 years. We provide community-based mental health, addiction and wellbeing services throughout Aotearoa, supporting around 6,600 adults with Pathways and 2,500 young people through Real (our youth brand) in communities all through Aotearoa each year, to live well in the communities of their choice.

Our ahakoa te aha - whatever it takes spirit drives personalised, compassionate, and culturally responsive support. We advocate for equitable access and outcomes for every person who uses our services.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
As General Manager, you'll be based in Wellington, Nelson or Christchurch and report to the Chief Executive.

You'll provide inspiring, values‑based leadership across the region, contribute to national strategy as part of the Pathways Executive team, and build strong relationships with key sector partners to improve mental health, addiction and wellbeing services.

You will lead a team of regional Service and Relationship managers reporting to you. They in turn will lead teams of team coaches, who manage a range of adult and youth wellbeing services in the region.

To build and maintain these relationships with your team and key stakeholders, you'll need to be able to travel regularly within your region, as well as nationally to connect with the Pathways Executive team.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. However, as a senior manager, you'll need to be prepared to support your team and be responsive outside business hours.

What You'll Bring
We're looking for an experienced and respected leader with strong people leadership skills and deep knowledge of the New Zealand health and social sectors. You'll bring strategic thinking, contract management expertise and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across teams and stakeholders.

You'll demonstrate a genuine commitment to te ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori, with a proven track record of initiatives that strengthen Māori capability and capacity. You'll strongly align with our values of aroha, connection, authenticity, courage and hope, and be committed to developing both yourself and others.

You'll ideally have a clinical background with current registration and experience in mental health and addiction services, along with a tertiary qualification in management and/or health, a full driver's licence, and a commitment to community development. We value diversity and lived experience.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
In this role, you'll look forward to

• Flexible work arrangements
• Use of a work vehicle
• 5 weeks of annual leave (after 12 months employment)
• 2 paid wellbeing days per year
• HealthNow payment card - $250 per year to support health and wellbeing for your whanau
• Income protection insurance
• Subsidies for school holiday childcare
• A great team around you every day
• Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose.
• Be part of a supportive work environment where life balance is encouraged, people are valued and new solutions are the norm!

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Interested? | Kōrero mai: If this sounds like your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential kōrero, please contact: Sally Pitts-Brown - Chief Executive, on 021 245 1133.

Applications close | Rā Katinga: Sunday 20 September 2026 but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Visit www.pathways.co.nz for more information.

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and a smoke-free environment. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental distress or addiction.