Clinical Head of Department, Mental Health, Kia TÅ« NgÄwari, Whangarei

Clinical Head of Department, Mental Health, Kia Tū Ngāwari Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to serving all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. About the Role This clinical leadership position spans the continuing care continuum within Kia Tū Ngāwari services.The Clinical Head of Department will collaborate with the Service Manager to lead Te Roopu Kimiora (TRK), Early Intervention Psychosis (EIP), Maternal and Infant Mental Health (Manaaki Kakano), Pregnancy and Parenting Support (He Tupua Waiora), and Youth Forensics. This role offers an opportunity to shape and lead services during a period of development and innovation. The successful candidate will work closely with the General Manager and Clinical Director to provide professional leadership aimed at delivering high-quality, equitable services that meet community, service, and organizational goals.We seek someone passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and families accessing mental health care, with a focus on quality, equity, and service improvement. Engagement in clinical governance, quality improvement, service co-design, and outcome measurement is essential. We offer a supportive team environment, a robust clinical governance framework, high standards of care, and access to leadership development opportunities.About the Location The #J-18808-Ljbffr