Service Manager - Primary Mental Health

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Pegasus Health supports many aspects of health and wellbeing in Canterbury by providing services and support to general practices and community-based health providers.

Te Tumu Waiora - heading towards wellness - is a model of primary mental health care aiming to provide anyone experiencing mental distress or addiction challenges with increased access to convenient, high quality and person-centred care and support at their general practice.

Mō te tūnga| Role Overview

Are you a strategic and compassionate leader committed to improving mental health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to care? Do you have a passion for strategic leadership and the ability to support continuous improvement and change and that equips your teams to delivery exceptional patient care in a demanding, and purpose driven field. Pegasus Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Service Manager – Primary Mental Health to lead the development and delivery of innovative, equitable, and high-quality mental health services across Canterbury.

As our Service Manager – Primary Mental Health, you will:

• Lead a diverse team of clinical and operational leaders, supporting approximately 65 staff and contractors.
• Provide strategic, professional, and thought leadership across all mental health programmes.
• Drive innovation, workforce development, and continuous improvement, ensuring the service is equipped to respond to the changing healthcare landscape in which it functions.
• Build strong partnerships across the health sector, tertiary institutions, and community organisations.Ensure services align with the strategic direction of Pegasus Health and Health NZ. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement strategic plans that enhance mental health outcomes and equity.
• Provide leadership across all programmes.
• Lead service design and development with a focus on best practice and patient-centred care.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee financial management, risk mitigation, and quality assurance.
• Champion new ways of thinking, co-design, and continuous improvement.
• Promote workforce development and support staff to work at the top of their scope.

Mōu| About you

Essential:

• Significant experience in the mental health field.
• Clinical or health tertiary qualification.
• Expertise in change leadership and financial management.
• Proven experience in senior operational management and effective team leadership.

Personal Attributes

• High emotional intelligence and strong communication skills.
• Results-driven with a focus on quality and equity.
• Analytical, organised, and proactive.
• Committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving access for underserved communities.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

At Pegasus Health, we’re committed to transforming mental health care through innovation, collaboration, and equity. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values leadership, diversity, and community impact.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Pegasus Health’s approach to equity and population health is affirmed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi. for more information, our Kia atawhai ki te tangata 2022-2030 | Equity & Population Health Strategy can be found on our website.

Ready to Lead Change?

To be a part of shaping the future of mental health in Canterbury, apply now, applications will be reviewed as they are received.