Residential and Clinical Director

The New Zealand Retreat (Auckland) Limited – North Shore, North Island

The Retreat NZ is a residential recovery facility based in Warkworth, north of Auckland. Rooted in the 12-Step philosophy, our programmes provide a safe, structured, and compassionate environment for people seeking freedom from alcohol.

We offer supervised detox, residential rehabilitation and sober-living, combining lived experience with professional clinical support. Our approach is grounded in connection, community, and evidence-based practice — restoring individuals to wellbeing, dignity, and purpose.

Our culture is collaborative, person-centred, and mission-driven. Staff and volunteers at The Retreat NZ share a deep respect for the recovery process and the transformative power of service to others.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Residential and Clinical Director to oversee The Retreat NZ’s 12-bed residential rehabilitation service . This pivotal role combines operational management with professional clinical leadership, ensuring our programme continues to deliver safe, effective, and recovery-focused care.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this is a full time role based at our facility at Warkworth.

The Residential and Clinical Director will guide and mentor a multidisciplinary team (including the AOD Counsellor, Nurse, and Team Leader), lead groups and undertake 1 : 1 counselling, uphold clinical and ethical standards, and champion a strong, values-based culture consistent with 12-Step recovery principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily residential operations, ensuring a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for guests and staff.
• Provide clinical supervision, reflective groups, and professional support.
• Maintain best-practice standards in admissions, clinical documentation, and programme delivery.
• Support business planning, budgets, and reporting in partnership with the CEO.
• Foster collaboration across detox, residential, and sober-living services.
• Integrate 12-Step philosophy with evidence-based therapeutic approaches into the programme.
• Develop and monitor clinical policies, audits, and staff training.

Ideal Candidate

You will be a registered health professional with proven clinical leadership experience in addiction or residential care. You’ll demonstrate sound judgement, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative leadership style that inspires trust and respect.

An understanding of — and strong personal affinity with — 12-Step recovery is essential. Candidates with personal recovery experience and active fellowship participation are warmly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please email your CV and a cover letter outlining your alignment with The Retreat NZ’s mission and the 12-Step philosophy to

“We recover best when we do it together.” — The Retreat NZ

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