Team Coach - Clinical

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased KiwiSaver contributions

5th week of annual leave after 12 mths

2 wellbeing days + 2 on-call wellbeing

HealthNow Card $250/year

Job summary

Pathways seeks an inspirational Team Coach to lead two mobile teams in Manukau, Auckland, delivering community-based support to tāngata whai ora. You will report to the Service and Relationship Manager and guide a team of Support Workers and Peer Support Workers to empower recovery and wellbeing.

You will oversee care, coach kaimahi, manage resources, and build partnerships while advancing culturally responsive practices and data-driven service improvement.

Qualifications

• HPCA regulated health practitioner, registered with a current APC
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Cultural awareness and commitment to Māori and Pasifika whānau
• Full clean driver’s license
• Ability to develop collaborative partnerships across the sector
• A relevant qualification in leadership, management or a clinical qualification
• Relevant experience in leadership and managing others
• Forensic and AoD experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee the care of tāngata whai ora on the Counties Manukau mobile and Intensive mobile caseloads to ensure they receive exceptional support in the community
• Support the efficient and effective use of resources for the teams while fostering innovation and improvement of service including financial management of the service
• Lead and support kaimahi, including regular individual coaching sessions, recruitment, professional development and performance management
• Support the team to exceed their personal best in everything they do
• Develop and grow our services to meet emerging community needs
• Understand and use data that demonstrates our mahi in line with contractual obligations
• Grow strong and collaborative inter sector networks and partnerships

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural awareness

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Driving license

Education

Leadership/clinical qualification

Job description

Inspire and lead a caring and skilled team in one of the largest mental health providers in New Zealand.

\"Ehara i te mea ko te haerenga, ko te taenga atu rānei te kaupapa. Ko te whanaungatanga kē! It's not the journey or the destination it's the company you keep\".

As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits

• Increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
• Fifth week of annual leave after 12 months of employment
• 2 paid wellbeing days per year + 2 paid on-call wellbeing days per year
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health & Wellbeing for you and your whanau

The Role

We're looking for an inspirational and motivated leader to take up the exciting opportunity as full-time Team Coach (TC) located in Manukau, Auckland leading two mobile teams – Counties Manukau Mobile and Intensive mobile.

You'll be reporting to the Service and Relationship Manager and leading a team of Support Workers/ Peer Support Workers. Together, you will support tāngata whai ora on their recovery and wellness journey by helping them develop effective coping strategies, build life skills, engage with their communities, and achieve their self-identified goals.

As the TC you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of our service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the care of tāngata whai ora on the Counties Manukau mobile and Intensive mobile caseloads to ensure they receive exceptional support in the community.
• Support the efficient and effective use of resources for the teams while fostering innovation and improvement of service which includes financial management of the service.
• Lead and support kaimahi, including regular individual coaching sessions, recruitment, professional development and performance management.
• You will support the team to exceed their personal best in everything they do.
• Develop and grow our services to meet emerging community needs.
• Understand and use data that demonstrates our mahi in line with contractual obligations.
• Grow strong and collaborative inter sector networks and partnerships.

This is a permanent, full-time position. You will be working Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm. Based in Manukau. You will also contribute to an on-call roster.

About You

We are looking for a registered Clinician with some clinical and leadership experience. You will have some understanding of te ao Māori and the wellbeing of tāngata whai ora and their whānau. You will bring a strong sense of purpose to your mahi, valuing whanaungatanga and leading with manaakitanga. In this role, you will nurture a safe, inclusive environment, role model positive wellbeing, and empower kaimahi to grow and thrive as they support others on their journey.

Skills and Experience

• HPCA regulated health practitioner, registered with a current APC (Registered Nurse, Social worker, OT, DAPANZ)
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Cultural awareness and a commitment to supporting Māori and Pasifika whānau.
• Full clean driver's license
• Ability to develop collaborative partnerships across the sector.
• A relevant qualification in leadership, management or a clinical qualification.
• Relevant experience in leadership and managing others.
• Forensic and AoD experience.

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026. Contact: Fionna Sutherland, Service and Relationship Manager on ***************@pathways.co.nz if you have any questions.