Nurse Unit Manager - Perioperative at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Perioperative Surgical Services, Whangarei Hospital
- Permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week
- Drive excellence in patient care and staff development while fostering a positive, high-performing team culture
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
As a Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective operational management of Perioperative Services (Theatres, Surgical Admissions Unit (SAU), Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), Pre Assessment Clinic and Pain Service) that delivers care to patients and whānau in Te Tai Tokerau.
The Nurse Unit Manager role has nursing professional and management accountability within a multidisciplinary team for clinical care, quality and safety, workforce, service delivery and the implementation of designated nursing and directorate strategy for the services. The role provides clinical and nursing leadership and management to ensure the effective day-to-day operation of services and contributes to the delivery of directorate objectives, and nursing and organisational strategy.
The Nurse Unit Manager is a senior nursing role and is responsible for leading and managing people, systems, processes and resources that facilitate efficient and effective service delivery and for ensuring a safe and expected standard of patient care.
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About the Location
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About you
As a Nurse Unit Manager, you will bring expert clinical nursing knowledge and skills while being able to participate in change management projects across the service and organisation wide. To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current practicing certificate
- Minimum of seven years experience post registration in perioperative nursing specialty
- A current Designated Senior Nurse Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) Portfolio
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and a sound understanding of professional ethics
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience in change, financial management, and quality improvement
- Demonstrate an understanding of the articles and principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply the principles in a meaningful way in your role
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 25th January 2026. 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.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau |
| Location: | Northland |
| Position type: | Permanent Full time |
| Category: | Health |
| Date listed: | 04-Jan-2026 |
| Salary range: | 136815.0 - 162802.0 |
| Closing date: | 25-Jan-2026 |
| Reference: | WHA00994 |
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| Website: | https://www.northlanddhb.org.nz/ |
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