Team Leader For The Specialist Maternal Mental Health Team

Team Leader For The Specialist Maternal Mental Health Team

Location : Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract : Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we are rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead a specialised team dedicated to supporting women during a critical time in their lives.

You'll be part of a supportive, innovative environment where you as Team Leader will play a pivotal role in providing leadership and management to ensure the smooth, effective operation of our Specialist Maternal Mental Health Team.

You will work closely with the Operations Manager and Clinical Leader to drive clinical excellence and support optimal health outcomes for women and their families / whanau.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical, administrative, financial, and human resource management of the service, ensuring all activities align with MHAID Service district expectations, policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Your leadership will also extend to contributing to key projects and participating in broader MHAIDS initiatives to continuously improve service delivery.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Specialist Maternal Mental Health team is a multidisciplinary team based in Wellington; it is a regional team that delivers evidence-based treatment for women experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum.

About you

Requirements

Registered Mental Health professional.

Proven leadership experience within mental health.

Strong skills in team management, clinical governance, and service delivery.

Commitment to upholding high professional and ethical standards.

Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Passion for maternal mental health and improving outcomes for women and families.

Full driving license (clean).

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the weaving of wellness.

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Health New Zealand is committed to being a good employer and honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A diverse and inclusive workforce helps us understand and serve our community.

We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply now.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 12 October.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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

Job details

Job Reference : MHA077-25

Location : North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise : Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist; Clinical - Allied Health - Psychologist; Clinical - Allied Health - Social Worker

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