Clinical Nurse Manager - Whakatane - NPHSat Te Whatu Ora -
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 RoleWe are looking for a dynamic and dedicated senior nurse to provide leadership to a team of Public Health Nurses (PHN) and related roles. This role is informed by clinical expertise and knowledge of population health models, theory and principles.
In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) leads a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving, promoting and protecting public health. Management of the team is a key function of this role, including monitoring and driving service delivery.
This role is an integral part of the senior nursing team, contributing to and supporting programmes of transformational change and service integration.About the Team/Service/ LocationYou will be joining a passionate and committed Public Health Nursing Team that is committed to serving whanau and tamariki in the communities we serve.
We are dedicated and driven to achieve 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 youAs 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 ZealandA relevant post-graduate qualification or be working towards oneA current full driver's licenseProficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft packagesDemonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas of public health nursing, primary care and/or community nursingExpert level on PDRP and commitment to ongoing developmentAt least five years' postgraduate nursing experienceAuthorised vaccinator (or willingness to complete)Working for Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday, 23 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at maria.bennett1@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWhilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.