Clinical Manager
Make a real difference for whānau
Are you looking for a role where every day brings new challenges and the opportunity to create meaningful change?
If you’re a compassionate, people-centred clinician with leadership experience, and you’re passionate about supporting whānau on their journey through addiction and recovery, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking a motivated Clinical Manager to lead our vibrant, multidisciplinary team at the Family Centre in New Windsor, West Auckland. This is a permanent, full-time role where your leadership will help shape services that uplift whānau and support long-term wellbeing.
Set on six acres of peaceful, park-like grounds, the Family Centre provides a unique residential environment where parents can focus on recovery while continuing to live alongside their tamariki. It is a place of hope, healing and growth, where whānau are supported to build healthier futures together.
We welcome applicants who value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, bring cultural awareness to their practice, and are committed to working in ways that honour and support Māori.
As Clinical Manager, you will lead a skilled team dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic support to families navigating addiction. Your leadership will help ensure our service remains safe, responsive and culturally grounded.
If you are passionate about strengthening whānau and contributing to positive, change, we welcome your application.
A proven leader, you will have:
- A relevant qualification/registration, and experience of working as a senior clinician/manager in a health, mental health and/or addictions setting.
- Proven skills in managing and developing others.
- Knowledge of addiction/mental health models of care, including the Therapeutic Community model.
- Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders & external agencies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and of the cultural norms and customs of tangāta whenua and Pacific peoples.
- Strong communication, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- A collaborative approach and ability to work flexibly in a changing environment.
- A full New Zealand driver's licence.
In return we offer:
- A salary between $94,307 and $107,515 depending on registration and experience.
- 27 days annual leave, 5 days paid study leave per annum and free fruit/lunch every day!
- A Monday to Friday role (including a rostered on-call responsibility).
- Opportunities for further study and training.
- A dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about what they do.
More about us:
Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.
To apply, please send us your CV and a cover letter, and complete the additional information questionnaire online by connecting on the link below. For all enquiries, please contact Michelle in the People and Capabilities team on 021578262.
Closing date: 18 March 2026
Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific peoples.
