Leadership opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse in mental health
- 5 weeks of annual leave + 2 paid Well-being days
- HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year + Increased KiwiSaver contribution
We’re looking for a māia (courageous) and tika (authentic) Registered Nurse to lead our Tauranga Respite service.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
In addition to a range of employee benefits available to you, we will
- Invest in your professional development and career
- Support your professional registration and supervision
- Prioritise coaching and support from your manager and team
- Increased Kiwisaver contribution
- Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months of employment)
- Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
- HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
- Holiday programme assistance
We grow our own, so there are ongoing career progression and opportunities for the right candidate.
About Pathways | Mō mātou
Pathways is a leading national provider of community-based mental health, addiction, and wellbeing services in Aotearoa. We are committed to being a good tangata Tiriti and what that means for our organisation. We’re all about transforming mental health and addictions through our Pathways (adult) and Real (youth) services. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.
The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
You will lead a team of committed support workers well versed in the processes and practices of respite care. Collaborate with clinical teams and provide the clinical oversight to seamlessly support tangata whai ora for a short stay. The service has access to our Clinical Director and Kaiwhakaputahau for clinical and cultural guidance.
Our practice is guided by evidence-based frameworks, interwoven with trauma-informed and Peer principles. Role model and embed the values and practices of Pathways, while looking for opportunities to innovate and enhance the care we provide.
In our organization, the position is known as Team Coach and you will be part of a regional group of team coaches, reporting to a Service and Relationship Manager, who will facilitate a robust induction and provide ongoing support. You are joining a great team!
The position is permanent full time, based in Tauranga.
You | Mōu
We are interested to hear from candidates who thrives working in a fast-paced environment, leading a community-based mental health, addiction and wellbeing service. You’ll be comfortable working within a Māori context and familiar with Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga. You are a dynamic leader, great communicator, a self-starter. You are happy to work autonomously, compassionate, and a great individual with the ability to inspire those around you.
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- Experienced in working in mental health and addiction services
- Current clinical registration and leadership experience
- Experience in providing trauma-informed care.
- A current full New Zealand driver’s licence.
- A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
- Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Uphold the integrity and mana of tāngata whai ora.
- The ability to work innovatively to engage tāngata whai ora and whānau.
- Ability to work collaboratively with funders and stakeholders.
Closing Date | Rā Katinga: 17 September 2025. Please note that the advert might close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Team-Coach.pdf
Contact | Korero: Elly Winslow, Service and Relationship Manager on 027 286 5704 or email: elly.winslow@pathways.co.nz
For further information, visit our website
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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