Clinical Director

5 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Wise Group Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

We're seeking an inspirational leader to join our Pathways Executive Team as Clinical Director, guiding clinical excellence and governance across our organisation. You'll embody our spirit of 'ahakoa te aha - whatever it takes.'

Pathways | Mō mātou

As one of Aotearoa's leading mental health and addiction community providers, we are driven by strong values and a commitment to empowering people to live full, meaningful lives in their communities. We prioritise mental health and addiction alongside holistic wellbeing, nurturing strong whānau and community connections. Our whatever it takes wairua is at the heart of everything we do - delivering personalised, compassionate support that makes a real difference. We strive to ensure every person using our services achieves equitable access and outcomes.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
  • Two Paid wellbeing days each year
  • Increased Kiwisaver contribution
  • Financial Assistance for school holiday programmes
  • Access to Perk and perk plus discount app
  • Income continuance plan
  • Wise group, contents and car insurance plans
  • Specsavers discount
  • Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
  • Financial risk and planning review services
  • Access to our EAP Programme for wellbeing support

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We're seeking a visionary and values-driven Clinical Director to champion clinical excellence and uphold the highest standards of care across Pathways and Real.

You'll provide organisation-wide clinical leadership and governance, ensuring best practice, trauma-informed care, wellbeing-focused models, and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity are embedded in everything we do.

  • Lead and oversee clinical governance systems and processes across the organisation
  • Foster a learning culture, continuously improving service quality and outcomes
  • Be a medical specialist with at least five years' experience in mental health and addiction services
  • Bring exceptional communication and collaboration skills, influencing and inspiring others at every level
  • Build strong relationships with key partners including Health NZ MH&A Clinical Directors, primary care providers, NGOs, and our own Pathways and Real teams
  • Provide trusted clinical advice to the Executive Team
  • Champion the development of our clinical, support, and peer workforces, identifying professional growth opportunities across mental health, addiction, youth, and peer programmes
  • Bring a comprehensive understanding of wellbeing across the lifespan, with experience in diverse psychological, social, and cultural approaches to care

Position Description: Please copy and paste link into your browser Interested? | Korero mai: If this sounds like your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential kōrero, please contact Sally Pitts-Brown, Chief Executive, on Applications close | Rā Katinga: Monday 1st December. Please note, this job may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Interviews will be held in Wellington on Friday 12th December.

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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