Location: Tākaka, Golden Bay (Nelson Tasman) • Employment: PPT (FTE 0.8 - hybrid) • Closing: 23 02 2026
Te Whare Mahana is an independent charitable Trust that provides a range of community-based mental health services as well as NZ’s only residential Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. It is a unique organisation based in Golden Bay renowned for its strong and supportive community as well as its stunning location between the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks.
The General Manager is responsible to the Trust Board for the overall management and leadership of the organisation – it is the senior executive role responsible for over 40 staff with a budget of over $2 million. It is a non-clinical role.
The ideal candidate will have:
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and lead a passionate and competent team committed to helping people lead ‘a life worth living’. You will also have the fantastic lifestyle of living in Golden Bay.
For a Job Description and TWM Application Form please visit www.twm.org.nz/careers. If this is you, we are looking forward to receiving your full application (cover letter, CV & TWM Application Form) at: hr@twm.org.nz.
Te Whare Mahana is recognised as a key contributor to community health in the region and as a leader in recovery-focused, mental-health service delivery nationwide. www.twm.org.nz
For a Job Description and TWM Application Form please visit www.twm.org.nz/careers. If this is you, we are looking forward to receiving your full application (cover letter, CV & TWM Application Form) at: hr@twm.org.nz.
Te Whare Mahana provides a range of community-based mental health services within Golden Bay, as well as New Zealand’s only residential DBT intensive mental health programme.
Te Whare Mahana Trust is an independent, Non-Government Organisation (NGO) based in Takaka, Golden Bay, governed by a Board of community representatives. Golden Bay is renowned for its strong and supportive community, spirit, and stunning location on the border of two National Parks, making it the ideal setting for the Trust’s mental health services.
Local Golden Bay programmes include Community Mental Health Services and an Employment and Vocational service. Te Whare Mahana has strong connections with other local service providers and agencies and works closely with Golden Bay Community Hospital, Mohua Social Services and local GPs.
All Te Whare Mahana’s trained professionals are committed to providing the best quality services and a genuine, warm and welcoming atmosphere for clients, their families and whanau.
Te Whare Mahana is recognised as a key contributor to community health in the region and as a leader in recovery-focused, mental health service delivery nationwide.