Clinical Nurse Specialist, Chronic Pain Management Service at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, Auckland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Chronic Pain Service 1.0 FTE (part time would also be considered)
Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
Full-Time, Fixed-Term, 7 Month Parental Leave Cover (June 2026 January 2027)
Based at Manukau Health Park
Within the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine
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. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park. We are part of Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service which leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
About the role
The Chronic Pain Service at Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau District is seeking a senior registered nurse with experience or a strong interest in chronic pain management to work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical expertise within a highly specialised multidisciplinary team including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists and Doctors with a special interest in pain management.
The Chronic Pain Service is based at our purpose-built outpatient facility at Manukau Health Park and other localities. Our service works with patients living with chronic pain and supports a wide range of complex and challenging conditions. The successful applicant will contribute advanced clinical skills and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care, innovation and excellence.
We welcome applications from registered nurses who possess:
- Registered Nurse with the New Zealand Nursing Council
- Current Annual Practising Certificate
- At least 5 years post-registration experience in a relevant clinical environment
- A commitment to postgraduate education
Ideally you will have the following:
- Experience with patients with chronic pain, chronic/complex conditions or mental health conditions
- Experience practising within a multidisciplinary team
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
- Strong patient and whaanau focus
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to liaise effectively with a variety of stakeholders and groups
- Strong initiative and outstanding problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop innovative approaches to a variety of situations
- An understanding of Counties Manukau District processes and values
Please apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ or for more information please contact Nancy in the recruitment centre at Nancy.Li@middlemore.co.nz
Applications Close: 11th June 2026
Job Number: CMH202616786
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau |
| Location: | Auckland |
| Position type: | Contract/Temp Full time |
| Category: | Health |
| Date listed: | 28-May-2026 |
| Salary range: | |
| Closing date: | 11-Jun-2026 |
| Reference: | CMH202616786 |
| Attachment: | No File Attached |
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| Website: | https://www.countiesmanukau.health.nz/ |
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