Charge Nurse Manager, Ward 30, Division of Medicineat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau -
We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.
Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
The Opportunity:Our goal is to turn the Counties Manukau District's vision of achieving health equity into a reality, by delivering the right care, at the right time, and in the right place, for our community. We have the largest Pacific and second largest Māori populations in New Zealand with ages ranging 0100+.Based at Middlemore Hospital, an exciting leadership opportunity is available in one of our inpatient Medicine ward.
As Charge Nurse Manager, you will provide visible, values-driven leadership to a multidisciplinary nursing team, ensuring safe, high-quality care is delivered consistently across every shift. You will be accountable for the operational performance of the ward including patient flow, workforce coordination, staff development, and quality improvement while maintaining strong clinical credibility and presence.This is a role for someone who leads from the front: someone who can hold both the clinical and operational picture, support their team through complexity and pressure, and partner effectively with medical, allied health, and service management colleagues to drive sustainable improvement.Why Join Us?Lead a dedicated nursing team making a real difference for a high-need communityPartner with Service Management, medical, and allied health colleagues in a genuinely multidisciplinary environmentBe part of a progressive organisation committed to equity, quality, and continuous improvementAccess to leadership development, education, and peer support across the Division of MedicineAbout you:NZ Registered Nurse with a current annual practising certificateSignificant acute experience (5+ years) in a large hospital environment, with demonstrated progression into senior or charge nursing rolesProven ability to lead, develop, and support a nursing team through change and operational pressureStrong understanding of patient flow, discharge planning, and ward-level performance managementExcellent communication and relationship skills with staff, patients, families, and multidisciplinary colleaguesCommitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principlesFor a copy of the job description click hereJoin this amazing team by applying online at http://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertApplications Close: 11 May 2026Job Number: CMH202617140