Team Coach - Clinical

Kia ora, Tālofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Bula Vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, Kia Orana, Sastrikal, Namaste, Salam and warm Pacific greetings to you.

"Ehara i te mea ko te haerenga, ko te taenga atu rānei te kaupapa. Ko te whanaungatanga kē! It's not the journey or the destination its the company you keep".

Pathways | Mō mātou As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Increased employer KiwiSaver contributions
• Fifth week of annual leave after 12 months of employment
• 2 paid wellbeing days per year + 2 paid on-call wellbeing days per year
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health & Wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• School holiday programme assistance

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi We're looking for an inspirational and motivated leader to take up the exciting opportunity as full-time Team Coach (TC) in Taranaki. This TC role involves looking after our well-established Housing and Recovery Service to support up to 12 Tangata whai ora to live well in their community, connect with whanau and support them to achieve their aspirations.

As the TC you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of our service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee direct tāngata whai ora care so that they receive exceptional support in our community setting.
• Support the efficient and effective use of resources for the team while fostering innovation and improvement of service.
• Lead and support staff, including regular individual coaching to your team, recruitment, professional development and performance management to support the team to exceed their personal best in everything they do.
• You'll be reporting to the Service and Relationship Manager and receive the same coaching and support to achieve great mahi together.
• Develop and grow our services to meet emerging community needs
• Grow strong and collaborative inter sector networks and partnerships.

**This is a permanent, full-time position. You will be working Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm. Based in New Plymouth. You will also contribute to an on-call roster.

About You | Mōu:** We are looking for someone who is passionate about the wellbeing of our Taiohi and their whānau who are navigating mental health challenges.

If you also bring along the following, we are interested in hearing from you

• HPCA regulated health practitioner, registered with a current APC (Registered Nurse or Occupational Therapist)
• Relevant work experience, including experience in mental health, AOD, disability, health care and/or social services
• Experienced leader who can support, manage and inspire a team.
• You'll ideally have demonstrated the ability to work well with other services such as Health New Zealand/Te whatu ora, PHOs, and the wider youth community and social sector.

Skills and Experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

• Relevant experience in leadership and managing others.
• A relevant qualification in leadership, management or a clinical qualification.
• HPCA Clinical registration
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Cultural awareness and a commitment to supporting Māori and Pasifika whānau.
• Role model wellbeing and leadership, and support our kaimahi to do the same
• Full clean driver's license

Position Description | Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Team-Coach.pdf

Closing Date | Rā Katinga: Friday, 10th July 2026 . Please note, this advert may close earlier when a suitable candidate has been found.

Contact: Pene Te Puni, Service and Relationship Manager on pene.tepuni@pathways.co.nz if you have any questions.

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.