Clinical Manager - Kaikohe

Permanent, full-time role working 40-hours per week based in WhangāreiSupport the wellbeing of taitamariki in Te Tai Tokerau, NorthlandHealth 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 RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for someone with the right skills to work with the Mana Ake Team at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, to support the wellbeing of taitamariki in Northland.As one of four Kaiārahi/Team Leaders, you will be at the heart of schools providing day-to-day management, planning and clinical leadership for Mana Ake Kaimahi to support schools and NGO employers to achieve equitable outcomes for Māori, Pasifika and diverse groups.

You will be part of the Mana Ake team that includes Kaiārahi from various locations within Te Tai Tokerau that will initially be reporting to the Mana Ake Implementation Lead.In this role you will be:Providing a mix of intervention modelsNavigating a path to wellbeing for Tamariki and their whānauLiaising with local schools, health and social servicesPreparing case notes and reports for the implementation teamLeading a non-registered team of talent About the Team/LocationMana Ake, Te Tai Tokerau is a new service development for Northland but part of a national initiative.

Mana Ake will partner with schools to provide a range of wellbeing services to children aged 5-12 years and their whānau. Mana Ake services will also connect schools with local health and social services to ensure that both targeted and wrap around wellbeing services are in place.For more information on living and working in Northland click hereAbout youTo be successful in this role you will have:A current New Zealand health professional registration with a current annual practicing certificateCultural awareness for the diversity that this service bringsPrevious experience working alongside taitamariki and whānauGood verbal and written communication skillsStrong team leadership skillsExcellent rapport building with tamariki and whānauWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 30 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera, NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.