Associate Clinical Nurse Manager - Hamilton - 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 RoleAs the Associate Clinical Nurse Manager, you will work alongside the Clinical Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership to delegated nursing and allied health staff employed by the National Public Health Service across the district, to ensure that an innovative, effective and efficient, quality service is provided to whānau and communities within the district.In this role, you will work to support and enable health system transformation to achieve the aims of Te Pae Tata (Interim New Zealand Health Plan) and He Korowai Oranga: Māori Health Strategy which has now been enhanced through Pae Tu: Hauora Māori Strategy.This role is an integral part of the senior nursing team, contributing to and supporting programmes of transformational change and service integration.
This requires working collaboratively across the sector and organisational boundaries to influence the nursing contribution to better outcomes for our whānau and communities. You will also provide cover for the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) as requested.About the ServiceThe National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work 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 youYou will be an experienced Public Health nurse or senior nurse leader who has a passion for improving outcomes for tamariki rangatahi and whanau and communities.A current RN Practicing Certificate with the Nursing Council of New ZealandA relevant post-graduate qualification or be working towards oneA current full driver's licenseProficient computer literacy including Microsoft packagesDemonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas of public health nursing, primary care and/or community nursingExpert portfolio on PDRP or equivalent 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 Sunday, 05 July 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.