Clinical Team Leader - Spring Hill Corrections Facilityat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)116,306 - 123,873
Leverage your passion for empowering others & sharing clinical nursing expertiseActively contribute to the advancement of health equity for MāoriJoin us at Spring Hill Corrections Facility, Hampton Downs near Te KauwhataMō te tūnga | About the roleThe Clinical Team Leader Health at Spring Hill Corrections Facility calls for an experienced clinician with advanced knowledge and expertise in nursing, combined with a natural ability to advance nursing services through providing day
-to-day team leadership, coaching, support and guidance to our health centre staff.You'll work closely alongside the Health Centre Manager and the team to oversee and ensure the smooth running of the unit, modelling culturally safe clinical practice and partnership that promotes Humanising and Healing- respecting the human dignity and inherent mana of those in our management.
Your ability to exercise professional judgment and assist the team with complex case resolution will be invaluable, and you'll be a first port of call to support and assist the men in our management with any concerns, or potential complaints, as they arise.
In addition to managing team rostering and clinical reporting, you'll also have regular opportunities to liaise and work with external providers on health-related referral requests and processing.The Clinical Team Leader position is Monday to Sunday rostered, with some on call duties if required.Mōu | About youIf you're motivated by this leadership opportunity and if you align with our kaupapa then we want to hear from you.
Submit an online application that includes highlights and examples of how you meet the following lead requirements:Registered Nurse who holds a current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising CertificateDemonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in nursing, combined with leadership experienceExperience with successful liaison in the development and delivery of servicesStrong cultural competence
- understands the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application, and has cultural knowledge and experience of working with and for Māori, whānau and iwi;A proven commitment to providing professional and ethical clinical care that is focussed on meeting offender health needs;Empathetic communication and relationship management skills; andReport writing capability combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Utu ā-tau | SalaryThe salary steps for this role are Step 1 $116,306, Step 2 $123,873 per annum.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Ko wai mātou | About usAra Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.
Hōkai Rangi, our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business.Building our frameworks from a Mātauranga Māori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Māori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.You can find out more about us here.Tono ināianei | Apply Now
- Applications close
- Sunday 1st March 2026Please apply and describe your motivation for joining the department, highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Alignment to our Kaupapa is critical to our success
- we ask that you provide examples that reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa values diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce which reflects the public we serve.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.