Specialty Clinical Nurses - Pacific Health - Manukau at Te Whatu Ora, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• We have 2 Specialty Clinical Nurse (SCN) Pacific Health permanent opportunities available based in Counties Manukau.
• Opportunity to contribute to the well-being and better health outcomes of Pacific Peoples
• Contribute to transforming the future of health as a Specialist Clinical Nurse
• Nursing Collectives: Designated Senior Nurse Grade 1

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. 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 Role

The Specialty Clinical Nurse (SCN) Pacific Health is a designated senior role. In this role, you will be responsible for improving health outcomes and patient experience for Pacific patients admitted to the hospital.  As a senior nurse, this role also has a responsibility for improving the quality of professional nursing practice and safeguarding high standards of care in Counties Manukau District by supporting an environment in which excellence in clinical care can flourish.

The SCN Pacific Health will respond to referrals from inpatient services, as well as promote access to Pacific community support services.  You will work with Pacific patients to provide assessment, nursing care, clinical interventions and education in a specific area of specialty practice that may include, but is not limited to:

• The delivery of specific clinical interventions or procedures;
• The delivery of nursing care as specified by a clinical/ care pathway, protocols or guidelines.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Pacific Health Service provides support to Pacific people admitted to the hospital and acts as a cultural resource for the hospital's inpatient services.  This multi-disciplinary service provides support and advocacy to Pacific patients and their families from admission to discharge.

About you

As a Specialty Clinical Nurse Pacific Health, you will work collaboratively across the sector and organisational boundaries to influence the nursing contribution to achieve better outcomes for Pacific peoples.  To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A current RN Practising Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Minimum five years of relevant clinical experience and expertise post-registration.
• Working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to practice.
• Commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Pacific peoples
• PG Certificate completed and working towards/completed a PG Diploma
• Experience working with Pacific peoples in a hospital setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in a Pacific island language
• Proficient level PDRP minimum.
• Advanced patient assessment skills.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health 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 Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Wednesday, 22 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at maria.bennett1@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.