Clinical Director

Pathways | Mō mātou

Pathways is one of Aotearoa’s leading mental health and addiction community providers. Guided by strong values and a commitment to holistic wellbeing, we empower people to live full, meaningful lives in their communities.

Our ahakoa te aha – whatever it takes spirit drives personalised, compassionate, and culturally responsive support. We advocate for equitable access and outcomes for every person who uses our services.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months)
• Use of a company vehicle
• Two paid wellbeing days per year
• Increased KiwiSaver employer contribution
• Financial assistance for school holiday programmes
• Income continuance plan
• Specsavers discount
• Discounted Southern Cross premiums
• Financial risk and planning support services
• Access to our EAP programme

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

As our Clinical Director, you’ll lead clinical excellence and uphold best-practice standards across all Pathways and Real services.

This role is ideal for a psychiatrist who thrives in strategic leadership, governance, and supporting multidisciplinary teams nationwide.

You’ll provide organisation-wide leadership ensuring best practice, trauma-informed care, wellbeing-focused models, and our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity are embedded in everything we do.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading clinical risk assessment and quality improvement
• Building strong partnerships with Health NZ MH&A Clinical Directors, primary care, NGOs, and internal teams
• Offering trusted clinical advice to the Executive Team
• Supporting the development of clinical, support, and peer workforces
• Contributing psychiatric expertise with at least five years’ experience in mental health and addiction services

This role can be part-time or full-time for the right candidate and is based on our Auckland or Wellington office.

What You’ll Bring

• You must be a qualified psychiatrist
• Exceptional relationship, communication, and leadership skills
• Commitment to Te Tiriti and culturally responsive practice, with strong understanding of diverse wellbeing approaches

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Interested? | Kōrero mai

If this sounds like your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential kōrero, please contact: Sally Pitts-Brown - Chief Executive, on 021 245 1133.

Applications close | Rā Katinga: Friday 13 March 2026 but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Visit www.pathways.co.nz for more information.

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and a smoke-free environment. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental distress or addiction.