Clinical Team Leader - Waikeria Prison

About This Role

The Clinical Team Leader calls for an experienced clinician with advanced knowledge and expertise in nursing, combined with a natural ability to advance nursing services through providing day-to-day team leadership, coaching, support and guidance to our health centre staff.

You'll work closely with the Health Centre Manager and our team to oversee and ensure the smooth running of the hub, modelling culturally safe clinical practice and partnership that promotes Humanising and Healing, respecting the human dignity and inherent mana of those in our management.

Your ability to exercise professional judgment and assist the team with complex case resolution will be invaluable, and you'll be a first port of call to support and assist the wahine in our management with any concerns, or potential complaints, as they arise. In addition to managing team rostering and clinical reporting, you'll also have regular opportunities to liaise and work with external providers on health-related referral requests and processing.

The Clinical Team Leader position is Monday to Sunday rostered, with some on call duties as required.

Professional registration is required, applicants are asked to apply using the name that appears on their registration record with the relevant professional body. Please ensure your application details align with your registration to avoid delays in verification.

Download our job description from the job application page to find out more about the role.

About You

If you're motivated by this leadership opportunity and if you align with our kaupapa then we want to hear from you. Submit an online application that includes highlights and examples of how you meet the following lead requirements:

• Registered Nurse who holds a current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in nursing, combined with leadership experience
• Experience with successful liaison in the development and delivery of services
• Strong cultural competence - understands the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application and has cultural knowledge and experience of working with and for Māori, whānau and iwi.
• A proven commitment to providing professional and ethical clinical care that is focussed on meeting offender health needs.
• Empathetic communication and relationship management skills; and
• Report writing capability combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

As the successful candidate, you will hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.

Your role requires a foundation in strong cultural competence, encompassing an understanding of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application, along with cultural knowledge and experience in working with and for Māori, whānau, and iwi.

Experience, qualifications, and registration in New Zealand is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have proven experience working within the New Zealand healthcare system, hold relevant New Zealand qualifications, and are currently registered with the appropriate regulatory bodies. This will ensure a smoother integration into our workforce and a deeper understanding of the local context and standards of care.

The benefits

The full salary range is $116,306 - $126,599. Appointment and remuneration will reflect clinical competency, skills, and experience relevant to the role.

Flexible Working Hours Work with your manager to structure your 8-hour shift within our operating hours of 7am to 7pm, helping you balance family, school drop-offs, appointments, and life outside work.

Free On-Site Parking Avoid the cost and hassle of daily parking fees. Free on-site parking is available for staff, making your commute simpler and more affordable.

About Us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

To Apply Now

Applications Close 11pm Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

To apply and view the position description, click the application link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV/Resume and Cover Letter describing your motivation for joining our department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page.