Clinical Nurse Specialist Contact Tracer - Sexual Health Service at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Clinical Nurse Specialist - Sexual Health role.
• Permanent, Full-time (1.0 FTE) role based in Waitaha Canterbury.
• Paid on Nursing Collectives according to qualifications and experience - Designated Senior Nurse Salary Scale, Grade 2, Step 1-3 

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

We have a permanent full-time opportunity within our Waitaha Canterbury team for a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Contact Tracer (Sexual Health). The primary purpose of the Contract Tracing Nurse role is to lead HIV, syphilis and other sexually transmitted infectious diseases contact tracing efforts in collaboration with the clinical team. This involves but is not limited to, initial set up of this service, reporting of actions and outcomes, proactive outreach, clinical follow-up, and strong relationship-building with primary care providers, community services, and regional partners.  This role will cover the top half of Te Waipounamu from Ashburton to Picton and will partner with our Southern colleague.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Sexual Health Service team is part of the Hospital and Specialist Services at Christchurch Hospital, within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, and 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 You

As a successful candidate, you will show and understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role. You build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and models an agile approach 'try new approaches, learn quickly, adapt fast. You are able to utilise advanced nursing knowledge and skills through reflective practice, critical thinking and professional judgement to provide competent care and advice while working to top of scope.

• Commitment to working respectfully with Māori, Pacific, and other diverse communities, with an understanding of culturally appropriate engagement and whānau-centred care.
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• A current RN Practicing Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand 
• A current full driver's license. 
• Authorised vaccinator (or willingness to complete) 
• Advanced communication techniques such as conflict resolution, diffusion, and mediation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, whānau, and healthcare providers.
• Demonstrate professional accountability within scope of practice.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in working in the community.
  

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 Wednesday 19th November 2025.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact via Victoria.steiner@tewhatuora.govt.nz  

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