Clinical Team Leader - ARWCF Waikato Hubat Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)114,025 - 121,444 - Tokoroa
Are you looking for that next step to empowering others & share your clinical nursing expertise?Looking for advancement to actively contribute towards health equity for Māori?With the women's prison population rising at a higher rate than forecast we are approaching our current maximum capacity across the women's network.
In response to this, we are opening Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility Waikato Hub based at Waikeria Prison, managed by Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility.Clinical Team Leader, is a permanent position based at the ARWCF Waikato Hub at Waikeria Prison, reporting to the Health Centre Manager, Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility.About the role | Mō te tūngaThe Clinical Team Leader Health, ARWCF Waikato Hub 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 with the Health Centre Manager and the team to oversee and ensure the smooth running of the hub, 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 wahine 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 as required.About you | MōuIf 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 $114,025, Step 2 $121,444.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.About us | Mō mātouAra 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 NowTo submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency- applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.Applications close: 11.00pm Sunday 5th October 2025.All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.
If you want to find out more about this position, please email our recruitment team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.