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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes · 5001+ employees
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, were building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
Step into a leadership role within a fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency Department. As an Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM), you will partner with the Clinical Nurse Manager to drive day-to-day operational excellence. You will manage patient flow, coordinate safe staffing levels, provide clinical oversight, and mentor a dedicated frontline nursing team. This position balances your advanced clinical skills with leadership, empowering you to maintain exceptional patient care even during peak escalation periods.
Our Emergency Department functions as a fast-paced, high-acuity, 24/7 critical care hub. We manage a full mix of complex clinical presentations, including major trauma, resuscitation, paediatrics, acute medicine, and mental health emergencies.
We pride ourselves on a highly collaborative, transdisciplinary team environment. As an ACNM, you will work side-by-side with emergency physicians, allied health professionals, security, and support services. We heavily value shared leadership, active mentorship, and a resilient, inclusive team culture.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty covers a vibrant geographical region serving a growing population of over 300,000 residents across the coastal hubs. Located in beautiful, sunny Tauranga, you will enjoy a world-class outdoor lifestyle, stunning beaches like Mount Maunganui, great local schools, and a fantastic work-life balance.
To learn more about living and working in the Bay of Plenty, click here
To be successful in this role, you will be a resilient, decisive nursing leader with advance emergency clinical expertise. You will have a proven ability to manage patient flow during peak department pressured and a passion for mentoring a high-performing frontline team.
What you will bring:
Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
To apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal before 11:59pm on 21 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, reference vacancy TAU03159 and contact bp-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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