General Manager - Regional

Pathways Health Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle

5 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing days

HealthNow card

Income protection insurance

School holiday childcare subsidies

Supportive team environment

Purpose-driven organisation

Job summary

Pathways Health Ltd in New Zealand seeks a General Manager to lead Te Waipounamu and Wellington mental health services, driving values-led leadership, strategy and sector partnerships. Based in Wellington, Nelson or Christchurch, you’ll report to the Chief Executive and oversee regional Service and Relationship managers.

You’ll build strong relationships with key stakeholders, contribute to national strategy as part of the Pathways Executive team, and travel regularly within the region and

Qualifications

• Experience leading health/mental health services
• Strong people leadership and relationship-building skills
• Experience in strategy development and implementation

Responsibilities

• Lead regional mental health and wellbeing services and teams
• Drive values-led leadership and strategy across the region
• Build strong sector partnerships and report to the Chief Executive

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Contract management

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in management and/or health

Job description

• Permanent full-timerole + Based in Wellington, Nelson or Christchurch
• Additional leave +wellbeing days + vehicle use + increased KiwiSaver
• Are you an inspirationalclinical leader with strategic thinking + Values driven?

Lead Te Waipounamu and Wellington mental health services as GeneralManager, driving values-led leadership, strategy and sector partnerships.

Pathways | Mō mātou

AtPathways we’re passionate about supporting people with experience of mentalillness or addictions - we’ve been dedicated to it for more than 30 years. Weprovide community-based mental health, addiction and wellbeing servicesthroughout Aotearoa, supporting around 6,600 adults with Pathways and 2,500young people through Real (our youth brand) in communities all through Aotearoaeach year, to live well in the communities of their choice.

Our ahakoa te aha – whatever it takes spirit drivespersonalised, compassionate, and culturally responsive support. We advocate forequitable access and outcomes for every person who uses our services.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

AsGeneral Manager, you’ll be based in Wellington, Nelson or Christchurch andreport to the Chief Executive.

You’llprovide inspiring, values‑based leadership across the region, contribute tonational strategy as part of the Pathways Executive team, and build strongrelationships with key sector partners to improve mental health, addiction andwellbeing services.

You will lead a team of regional Service and Relationship managers reporting toyou. They in turn will lead teams of team coaches, who manage a range of adultand 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 asnationally 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 teamand be responsive outside business hours.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an experienced and respected leader with strong peopleleadership skills and deep knowledge of the New Zealand health and socialsectors. You’ll bring strategic thinking, contract management expertise and theability to build strong, collaborative relationships across teams andstakeholders.

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

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

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• 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!

Interested? | Kōrero mai:

If this sounds like your next challenge, we’d love tohear from you. For aconfidential kōrero, please contact: Sally Pitts-Brown - Chief Executive, on 021 245 1133.

Applicationsclose | Rā Katinga:

Sunday13 September 2026 but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Pathways is committed to healthylifestyles and a smoke‑free environment. We welcome applications from peoplewith lived experience of mental distress or addiction.