Senior Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist Gateway, Child ProtectionSenior nursing opportunityPart time 0.5FTE, fixed term until 30th March, 2027Health 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.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist who is passionate about child protection and committed to making a meaningful difference for tamariki and whānau.
You will coordinate comprehensive health assessments, ensure effective followup and continuity of care, and work closely with partner agencies to support child protection pathways. Your clinical expertise will guide decisionmaking and best practice, and you will respond to a wide range of situations with professionalism, sensitivity and confidence.This role offers the opportunity to directly influence safer, healthier futures for children and young people.To view the position description, please click here.About UsHealth New Zealand Waitematā provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas.
It has the largest population of any district health area.For more information on living and working in Waitematā District, click here.About youYou will be passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable tamariki and whānau and committed to working collaboratively within the health service and across agencies to achieve meaningful and lasting change.
You bring strong communication, collaboration and relationshipbuilding skills, along with excellent organisational and IT capability. Your approach is proactive and cando, enabling you to take initiative, respond constructively to challenges, and work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.You bring proven clinical nursing leadership, a passion for child protection supported by a dedication to reducing health inequities for Māori and Pacific tamariki.
Above all, you are focused on delivering highquality health care that place the safety and wellbeing of tamariki at the centre of your work.You will also bring a minimum of five years postregistration experience, demonstrated Level 4 Child Health Nursing expertise, and postgraduate study preferably in Child Health Nursing.Working at 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 ApplyPlease note which position you would like to apply for.To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 26 March 2026.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.