Senior Nursing

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within services grounded in dignity, compassion, and excellence.About Specialist Outpatient ServicesSpecialist Outpatient Services encompass a diverse group of service areas delivering local, regional, and in some cases national careprimarily in ambulatory and outpatient settings.Our teams provide comprehensive, personcentred care across the following specialist services:DiabetesSexual HealthSexual AssaultImmunologyDermatologyEndocrinologyRheumatologyAuckland Regional Pain ServiceInfusion Centre (newly established)Our nursing workforce operates across multiple levels and settings and is recognised as highperforming, collaborative, and committed to excellence in care delivery.About the RoleAs the Nurse Leader for Specialist Outpatient Services, you will hold professional, clinical, and operational leadership responsibility for all nursing roles within the service.

This is a pivotal position with significant influence over the quality, culture, and performance of nursing practice.You will shape the strategic direction of nursing, champion best practice, and foster a supportive, highperforming team environment that ensures safe, efficient, and compassionate care for patients and their whānau.Key responsibilities include:Leading clinical quality, safety, and evidencebased practice across all specialist outpatient servicesOverseeing workforce development, recruitment, and professional growthManaging daytoday operational activity to support patient flow and service efficiencyEnsuring high standards of care, documentation, and patient experienceContributing to and implementing nursing and servicewide strategiesWorking collaboratively with the service leadership teams to ensure cohesive, effective operationsYou will champion best practice, foster a supportive and highperforming team culture, and ensure that care delivery is safe, efficient, and aligned with the needs of our patients and their whānau.For a copy of the position description, please click hereAbout YouAn ideal person for this role will have:Proven senior nursing leadership experienceRegistration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (or eligible for registration)Completed or be working towards, a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters degreeExcellent communication, relationshipbuilding, and teamdevelopment skillsA commitment to equity, cultural safety, and personcentred careThe ability to lead through complexity, influence change, and drive continuous improvementFor more information about this role or a confidential discussion, please contact: SheriLyn Purdy, Nurse Director, Adult Medicine and Community Directorate - waea pūkoro: 021 0228 5599 or īmēra: sheri-lyn.purdy@tewhatuora.govt.nzAbout the LocationFor more information on living and working in Auckland click here.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. Please attach your CV and Cover letter.If you have any queries about accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Maylaine Cerna, Recruitment Consultant inmaylaine.cerna@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.