Clinical Director and Director of Area Mental Health Services (DAMHS) for Te Korowai Whāriki -at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley -
Location:PoriruaContract: Thisis a permanent 1.0 FTE position. Additionalavailability is required after hours and during weekends and statutoryholidays.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau- centred care, and excellence.
- theCentral Region Forensic & Rehabilitation Mental Health Service.Te Korowai Whāriki is one of the three 'arms' ofMHAIDS, alongside the Mental Health & Addiction Service and theIntellectual Disability Service.Working in partnership with the Group Manager, theClinical Director and DAMHS provides overall leadership to Te Korowai Whārikiand holds joint accountability for the planning, coordination, management,monitoring and evaluation of service delivery.The Clinical Director and DAMHS leads all clinicalmatters across the service, with responsibility for the design andimplementation of the model of care and the service's clinical governanceframework.
As DAMHS, the role carries statutory responsibilities relating tothe administration of the Mental Health Act across Te Korowai Whāriki.This role reports to the Executive ClinicalDirector for MHAIDS and is a key member of the MHAIDS Senior Leadership Team.About theTeam/Service Location About TeKorowai WhārikiTe Korowai Whāriki delivers services across theCentral Region, as well as the Tairāwhiti district.
It is responsible for thecare and treatment of special patients and restricted patients within thelegislative framework of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment andTreatment) Act 1992, the Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act2003 and the Criminal Procedure Act 2011.
The service has a focus on recovery andrehabilitation alongside a responsibility to maintain safety and security forclients and the public.Community forensic services provide follow-up andsupport to community forensic clients, in-reach services to youth justicefacilities and prisons, and court liaison support to over twenty adult andyouth courts across the Central Region.AboutMHAIDSTheMental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) has over1700 employees and spans two districts
- Wairarapa, Capital, Coast and HuttValley.
- greaterWellington, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa.
MHAIDS'core business is the provision of quality specialist services, integrated withprimary and secondary providers in the communities we serve.
TheService is committed to the underlying principles of:Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of Aotearoa | New Zealand.He Ara Oranga.Mental Wellbeing Long Term Pathway.Whakamaua
- Māori Health Action Plan 2020-2025.The New Zealand Disability Strategy: Making a World of Difference
- Whakanui Oranga.Intellectual Disability High and Complex Framework.About youThis position is open to registered mental healthclinicians from all professional backgrounds.You will bring a combination of clinicalcredibility, integrity, and strong relationship skills.
You will be someone wholeads with purpose, is energised by collaboration, and is committed toimproving outcomes for those who experience the greatest inequities.To thrive in this role, you will:Be a registered mental health clinician.Have leadership experience in a mental health, addiction, or intellectual disability setting.Demonstrate innovation in service design and improvement, especially for marginalised groups.Be confident working in a complex system with diverse stakeholders.Have a track record of supporting and leading teams through change.Foster inclusion, draw on the strengths of others, and build trust quickly.Be a broad, lateral thinker who communicates clearly and authentically.Bring emotional resilience, adaptability and a steady presence.Be comfortable working with uncertainty and complexity.
If you value meaningful relationships,collaborative leadership, and the opportunity to influence service developmentat a senior level, we want to hear from you.Working at HealthNew Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.
A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity.
We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, 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.
If you would like to have a confidential,informal conversation about this role, please contact Paul Oxnam, ExecutiveClinical Director, MHAIDS at paul.oxnam@mhaids.health.nz We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.