Team Leader For The Specialist Maternal Mental Health Team

Full job description
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead a specialised team dedicated to supporting women during a critical time in their lives. You - ll be part of a supportive, innovative environment where you as Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in providing leadership and management to ensure the smooth, effective operation of our Specialist Maternal Mental Health Team. You will work closely with the Operations Manager and Clinical Leader to drive clinical excellence and support optimal health outcomes for women and their families/whānau.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical, administrative, financial, and human resource management of the service, ensuring all activities align with MHAID Service district expectations, policies, procedures, and professional standards. Your leadership will also extend to contributing to key projects and participating in broader MHAIDS initiatives to continuously improve service delivery.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Specialist Maternal Mental Health team is a multidisciplinary team based in Wellington, it is a regional team that delivers evidence-based treatment for women experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum.

About you

Requirements

Registered Mental Health professional.
Proven leadership experience within mental health.
Strong skills in team management, clinical governance, and service delivery.
Commitment to upholding high professional and ethical standards.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Passion for maternal mental health and improving outcomes for women and families.
Full driving license (clean).
Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, ****** orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

- All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 12th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.


Job details
Job Reference:
MHA077-25

Location:
North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central


Job type:
Permanent Full time

Expertise:
Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist

Clinical - Allied Health - Psychologist

Clinical - Allied Health - Social Worker

Clinical - Mental Health - All values


Closes:
12-Oct-2026