Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Diabetes Service, Bay of Islands - Northland New Zealand
• Permanent part-time position, working 24 hours per week Monday to Friday

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 Role

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is looking for a motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide specialist diabetes advice, education and case management for primary and secondary service clients with complex issues, either directly with the client or via another health provider.

This is a clinical leadership role to assist in enhancing health outcomes for people with diabetes and to provide educational leadership for diabetes care in Northland.

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About the Team/Location

Be part of a supportive and progressive multi-disciplinary team with an interesting and wide variety of work involved to keep you engaged and motivated.

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About you

• NZ Registered Nurse with a current Practicing Certificate
• Endorsed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand to prescribe within scope of practice (Not Essential)
• Relevant post graduate tertiary qualification or working towards
• Level 3 PDRP
• Postgraduate experience with recent experience in diabetes
• Current Full NZ drivers licence

Whilst not essential, applicants who have an expert level of diabetes knowledge and skills framework and/or experience in adult teaching or counselling will be highly desirable.

Working at 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 18th November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.