Clinical Lead

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Collectively we are one of the largest providers of mental health and wellbeing services in New Zealand. We improve lives by creating fresh possibilities. To find out more head to www.wisegroup.co.nz

• Step into a role that matters — help end homelessness in our community
• Clinical leadership role + Monday to Friday, 8am–4:30pm
• Extra leave, wellbeing days, and health perks

Bring clinical expertise into the homelessness sector, lead through risk assessment and clinical guidance to support people with complex needs into stable housing.

Summary

Bring your clinical expertise as a NZ registered nurse into the homelessness sector, supporting people with complex mental health and addiction needs to access the care and housing they need. You’ll guide risk, support staff, use your local networks to connect people into services, and build strong relationships — all while helping people move into stable housing and better lives.

What You’ll Get | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Extra KiwiSaver contributions
• A fifth week of annual leave
• Two paid wellbeing days a year
• $250 HealthNow card — for your hauora and your whānau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount appSchool holiday programme support (30+ hour roles)

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Initially you’ll report to the Tauranga Manager, and as the Clinical Lead you’ll provide strong clinical guidance across the service, supporting both kaimahi and tāngata whai ora. You’ll assess risk, interpret medical information, and help shape safe, effective care and support plans that move people toward stable housing.

You’ll work closely with AOD, mental health, and primary care services — using your local Tauranga networks to connect people into the right supports at the right time. From reviewing complex cases to having courageous conversations, you’ll lead from the front while building capability in the team.

Operating from a social justice lens, you’ll champion the Housing First approach — because you believe everyone deserves a place to call home.

This is a Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, office-based role. We expect this role to sit under the Social Worker Pay Equity, Category 4 step 9-13.

Who You Are | Mōu

You’re calm under pressure, build trust quickly, hold strong boundaries, and aren’t afraid to lean into the hard conversations when needed. You care deeply about outcomes and seeing people thrive.

You bring:

• A current NZ Registered Nurse with at least 5 years’ clinical experience holding a current annual practicing certificate
• Experience in mental health and/or addictions (AOD)
• Established local networks across primary care, mental health, and AOD services in Tauranga and know how to navigate the system
• Proven leadership experience — you can guide, influence, and support others to grow
• Confidence in risk assessment, clinical decision-making, and service evaluation
• Strong skills in reading and interpreting clinical/medical notes and translating these into practical support plans
• The ability to refer effectively to secondary services and advocate for the right care
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga, and culturally safe practice
• Excellent relationship skills — you can engage across all levels and build trust fast
• Strong time management, adaptability, and the ability to pivot while staying steady and focused

Who We Are | Mō mātou

We’re out there doing the work — walking alongside people experiencing homelessness and helping them move off the street and into stable homes. At The People’s Project, we’re a driven, hands-on team committed to making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring, because everyone deserves a place to call home.

The People's Project is part of the Wise Group. For more information, visit our websites www.wisegroup.co.nz and thepeoplesproject.org.nz.

Position Description: we will provide the position description prior to the interview.

Closing date: 18 June 2026. The advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact: Please contact Wendy Grant (Team Leader) on 027 210 7121 ***email_hidden*** if you have any questions.

All new appointees require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process. Note: The Criminal History Check is Exempt from The Clean Slate Act. Therefore, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.