Clinical Nurse Director, Specialist Community Health Services at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, Auckland

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Clinical Nurse Director Specialist Community Health Services

• Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
• Permanent, Full-Time Role Available (1.0FTE)

Our Organisation:

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. In collaboration with sector stakeholders, we work to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.

We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service, leading day-to-day running of health services, delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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.

The Role:

We are seeking a senior nurse with experience, skill and vision to take on this dynamic leadership role. The Clinical Nurse Director (CND) will work both locally and regionally to lead and shape the future of Specialist Community Health Services in an exciting and expanding health environment. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Chief Nurse, and with accountability to the General Manager. You will be at the forefront of transforming nursing practice, supporting strategic and operational initiatives, and ensuring optimal patient and whaanau outcomes for our South Auckland community. 

We are seeking an organised and capable candidate with strong relational skills who can work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment and is capable of driving clinical excellence and inspiring teams. You will need to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including in local hospital services, regional teams and primary care organisations. 

There is exciting work underway developing regional Hospital in the Home (HiTH) services, extending our admission avoidance /supported discharge model of care, as well as opportunities for District Nursing to innovate and grow. Your passion for equitable, patient-focused care and your broad understanding of healthcare systems will be crucial in leading and shaping the future of nursing across these clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic nursing leadership and direction across Specialist Community Health Services.
• Drive operational performance focusing on quality, safety, staffing, and patient flow.
• Lead a high-performing senior nursing team aligned with organisational values and health target priorities.
• Enhance professional nursing governance and contribute to divisional and organisational strategy.
• Support the development of a culturally competent and diverse nursing workforce with a strong emphasis on Maaori and Pacific health equity.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and promote a patient-centred and whaanau approach.
• Develop nursing research capability and foster evidence-based practice.
• Work as a team member with the clinical nursing directors to support nursing strategy for the district
• Represent nursing perspectives in governance, clinical, and management forums.
• Work alongside Health NZ partners in collaborative work to advance services and opportunities for regionally delivered services.

Cultural Safety & Diversity:

At Health NZ Counties Manukau, we honour the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and respect cultural differences. You will demonstrate cultural awareness in all your interactions with patients, whaanau, and colleagues, ensuring inclusive and diverse care for all.

About You:

• NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum 7+ years relevant clinical experience in NZ, preferably in community nursing
• Proven nursing leadership/management experience
• Masters qualification with relevance to specialty

• Familiarity with extended scope practitioner models.

Make a meaningful impact in community nursing leadership! Apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Chief Nurse Rachael Muir at rachael.muir@tewhatuora.govt.nz or Nancy Li in the Recruitment Team at nancy.li@middlemore.co.nz

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

Job Number: CMH202616782

Application Closes: 17^th March 2026