Senior Nursing
Nurse Specialist, Family Liaison, NICU, Starship Child HealthGreat Monday to Friday - Permanent Senior Nursing OpportunityNew Zealands premier childrens hospitalLead and drive service outcomes, innovation, continuous improvement and qualityCome be part of our Team!Health 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 RoleAn exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated and innovative Nurse for the role of Nurse Specialist Family Liaison (NS-FL) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
This role provides care coordination for whānau and has a distinctive place in liaising between all the multidisciplinary team members and the whānau of the pēpi in our care.In this role you will co-ordinate and facilitate the appropriate delivery of health care services working in partnership with whānau empowering them to be informed, confident and competent navigators in health care environment.The intention is to also reduce fragmentation and improve the whānau experience. The coordination of care in done in accordance with FiCare and underpinned by neurodevelopment care principles.To know more about the role or to have a confidential discussion before applying please contact Dale Garton, Nurse Unit Manager-NICU via email DGarton@adhb.govt.nz or call on 021 938 869.For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see the position description.About youWe have a permanent position available for an exceptional, forward thinking nurse specialist.
You will need excellent communication skills to establish effective relationships with whānau and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). The ability to work in partnership with whānau and foster collaboration within the MDT are important skills for this role.To be successful you will:Have NZ Nursing Registration with a current Annual Practicing CertificateHave recently worked in a tertiary NICU in New ZealandBe legally entitled to work in New ZealandHave Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty nursing practiceCompleted Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education Program (Level 1) or similarHave a Masters degree in nursing or health related area (Desired)If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 29th Jan 2026 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Kanth at michelle.kanth@tewhatuora.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.