Clinical Nurse Manager - Waitematā District - NPHS

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead, manage, and support Nursing services within the National Public Health Service

• Permanent, full-time role based in Waitematā District - Takapuna

• Nursing Collective agreements according to qualifications and experience – Designated Senior Nurse Grade 4 (Steps 1 - 3).

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible, and innovative care.

About the Role

As Clinical Nurse Manager, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to a team of Public Health Nurses and related roles, supporting the delivery of high-quality public health services for whānau and communities. You will lead, manage, and develop your team, oversee service delivery and resources, and use your public health nursing expertise to support effective practice across disease prevention, health promotion and protection.

Working as part of the senior nursing team, you will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and organisational boundaries to drive service improvement, strengthen clinical practice and support effective responses to emerging public health issues. You will champion equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, helping ensure services are responsive to population needs and contribute to improved and equitable health outcomes.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora works towards Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

As a Clinical Nurse Manager, you'll be able to work collaboratively across the sector and organisational boundaries to influence the nursing contribution to better outcomes for our whānau and communities. You will be an experienced Senior Registered Nurse with proven expert nursing knowledge and skills to provide support and lead a team.

• A current RN Practising Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand

• At least five years' postgraduate nursing experience

• A relevant post-graduate qualification or be working towards one

• Proven previous senior leadership experience would be beneficial

• A current full driver's license

• Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft packages

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas of public health nursing, primary care and/or community nursing

• Expert level on PDRP and commitment to ongoing development

• Authorised vaccinator (or willingness to complete)

• Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals and as an autonomous practitioner

• Excellent clinical assessment skills and role model for contemporary clinical practice

• Emotional intelligence and ability to work in complex and stressful environments, with a wide range of diverse stakeholders

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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday, 27 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at maria.bennett1@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz