Manager - Community Mental Health & Addictions Services

Manager - Community Mental Health & Addictions Services

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Manager Community Mental Health & Addictions

Mental Health & Addictions Services

1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)

Permanent Position

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking an inspirationalmanagerwith strong mental health and / or addictions skills and experience as well as proven clinical leadership background to manage our Community Mental Health & Addictions Services.

About the Team / Service / Location

You will be primarily accountable for :

• Supporting, directing and coaching Team Leaders / relevant staff as required / appropriate
• Monitoring of the services to ensure effective service delivery, which encompasses business planning, financial, human resource management and budget accountabilities
• Working in partnership with the Heads of Department and Professional leads of the relevant professions in promoting, facilitating and providing clinical governance to the team, to enhance best patient care outcomes and to ensure safe clinical practice standards are maintained. This includes leading evidenced based professional clinical practice.

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About you

Successful candidates will be :

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now . All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 15 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ross Ekdahl at

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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