Associate Charge Nurse Manager - NICU

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM) - Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Waikato
• Fixed Term: 12 months 0.8-1.0 FTE - full rostered shifts.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

This position is open exclusively to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora staff only.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced neonatal nurse to join our leadership team as an Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM) in the Waikato Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Working closely with the Charge Nurse Manager (CNM), fellow ACNMs and the multidisciplinary team, you will provide clinical leadership and support staff to deliver high quality care, ensuring positive outcomes for pepi and their whanau.

This is an opportunity for a skilled neonatal nurse with strong leadership and coordination abilities to contribute to service development, quality improvement and supportive clinical environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily patient flow, staffing and resource management.
• Provide clinical leadership and support safe, high-quality neonatal care.
• Support nursing staff development, education and clinical practice.
• Promote whānau-centred care and partnership with whānau.
• Works closely with the CNM.
• Work collaboratively with the ACNM team and multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development.
• Foster a safe, supportive and positive workplace culture.

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About the Team/Service

We are a 41 bed unit that comprises of level 1, 2 & 3 beds. The role supports the Charge Nurse Manager and NICU team in taking responsibility for safe and effective management of resources, and ensures the delivery of excellent patient care.

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About you

To be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate excellent skills in communication, clinical leadership, collaboration, and:

• 5 years Registered Nurse experience and current neonatal expertise.
• Demonstrated leadership or management experience.
• Will have an understanding of Quality improvement practices and have undertaken a Quality Improvement initiative.
• Be committed to creating a safe, positive and enriching workplace culture
• Work collaboratively in an Interdisciplinary model of care
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Postgraduate certificate or working towards.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 8 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.