Workforce Delivery Lead - Youth Primary Mental Health & Addictions

• Deliver youth primary mental health addictions workforce development programmes
• Permanent 40 hours per week
• National role - can be based in Auckland Wellington or Christchurch

The opportunity

Are you an experienced clinician in child and youth mental health and addictions having worked in secondary ICAMH services Have you managed projects and budgets and delivered impactful workforce training programmes  Do you have experience providing support to kaimahi in youth primary mental health and addictions services  If yes we want to hear from you!

Whraurau seek an experienced and passionate Workforce Delivery Lead to facilitate and lead the activity that supports our Mental Health and Addictions programmes.  Initially the role will support the Youth Primary programme as well as support other programmes deliverables.  Flexibility will be key to work across varied mental health and addictions programmes.  You will plan provide resources deliver and report on these workforce delivery activities to enhance capability of the ICAMH NGO and Primary workforces across communities.  These programmes will support the development of knowledge and skills of those in the sector. 

Ideally you will have experience in infant child and youth mental health and working with whnau and communities.  You will apply your clinical expertise in mental health and addictions while showcasing strong project management and service delivery skills.  This is a great opportunity to work for a positive and passionate purpose whilst gaining exposure to national projects of significance that genuinely make a difference.

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of training facilitation and delivery of Whraurau work programmes.
• Engage actively with the mental health and addiction sector.
• Manage planning co-ordination and delivery of project work.
• Produce and coordinate financial reporting.
• Lead and collaborate with sub-contractors.
• Gather and report on sector intel to mitigate risks.
• Provide key stakeholder management with the mental health and addiction sector.
• Ensure principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi are supported and implemented in delivery of service.

Qualifications :

It is essential for you to hold:

• A clinical qualification with a relevant tertiary degree in mental health health or education.
• 5 years minimum workplace clinical experience in secondary ICAMH services.
• Experience with tamariki and taiohi (child and youth) wellbeing addiction and or mental health services in Aotearoa.
• Understand Mori & Pacific approaches to wellbeing and a commitment to promote positive outcomes for tangata whenua and pacific communities.
• Track record of effective project and stakeholder management.
• Evidence of budget management.
• The ability to travel nationally with potential for weekly travel when required.

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered.

Additional Information :

What we offer:

Great benefits including 5 weeks annual leave up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme eye-testing & glasses subsidies access to discounts on health insurance and gym memberships and long-service recognition.  We provide a culturally diverse team and supportive workplace with a blended approach to office and home-based work.  We offer flexible working arrangements and are committed to your ongoing professional development.

PD Workforce Delivery Lead YP MHA Aug 2025

Please submit your application by 12 September 2025.  Note we may interview prior to the close date.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time