Based in Whanganui + Youth mental health service
- Develop your professional career + 1:1 coaching each week
- Extra annual leave + Income protection + Subsides holiday programme
We are looking for a Registered health clinician - Psychologist, Social Worker, Nurse, or Occupational Therapist to lead and inspire a team.
Real | Mō mātou
Real is the youth brand of Pathways. Real Whanganui’s youth service is called Whetū Marewa (Rising Star). The aim of this service is to build the confidence, resilience, and wellbeing of taiohi, aged 12-24 years, with mental health and addiction related issues. Support combines a positive youth development approach with brief intervention. Registered health professionals and youth workers provide support in locations where young people are, such as schools and in the community with the goal to provide easy access to support for those who need it.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
- Fifth week of Annual Leave (After 12 months employment)
- Holiday programme assistance
- Perk & Perk Plus discount app
- EAP Services
About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi We are looking for a Team Coach to lead our REAL Youth Primary mental health and addictions service in Whanganui. This role will report to Service and Relationship Manager, who will provide support, coaching and region-wide leadership.
This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm, with afterhours on call on a rotational basis, and is based in Whanganui.
This role is fixed term with an end date of 7th September 2026.
Responsibilities include:
Carry a caseload of young people
- Leading a team of 1 clinician and 2 youth workers.
- Provide coaching to team members and inspire each team member to exceed their personal best and to deliver exceptional service
- Oversee the contract and ensure the coordination and wellbeing needs of taiohi and stakeholders are met.
- Close collaboration with various stakeholders in the youth sector within Whanganui such as the DHB, schools, the larger community, and the social sector.
- Supporting taiohi (12-24 years) with mild and moderate mental health and addiction concerns
You | Mōu We are interested to hear from candidates who have a current health registration (Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Social Worker)
- You’ll come with a leadership experience and great at building team culture.
- You have ability to cope under pressure and use own initiative when required in a flexible and changing environment
- A HPCAA recognised qualification and current practicing certificate
- A current first aid certificate or be willing to obtain one.
- A full clean NZ driver’s license.
- Demonstrated experience working with young people with complex mental health and addiction needs.
Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 18 August 2025. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Real-Team-Coach.pdf
Contact: Karl Severinsen, General Manager – Regional, Karl.Severinsen@pathways.co.nz for any further questions.
For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz
Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.
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