Nurse Coordinator - Nursing Workforce Development at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Manawa Building, Christchurch
• 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) fixed-term position due to parental leave
• Role available from 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2027

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

We have a wonderful opportunity for a senior nurse to join the Nursing Workforce Development Team (NWDT) as a Nurse Coordinator.

The Nurse Coordinator shares accountability and works in partnership with the NWDT and Manager, Chief of Nursing, and Directors of Nursing to implement Health New Zealand's current nursing workforce direction and workplan.

This role is a 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) fixed-term position available due to parental leave from 31/08/2026 - 11/09/2027. Shifts are scheduled across Monday ' Friday.

You will be responsible for:

• Collaborates with the NWDT and Recruitment teams to facilitate and deliver the Supported First Year of Practice (SFYP) Programme Delivery
• Leading nursing career promotion initiatives, including participation in secondary school career expos and other recruitment activities.
• Involvement in the project management and delivery of specialist nursing initiatives across Health New Zealand Canterbury Waitaha, such as collaborating on the implementation of the Fundamentals of Nursing Care programme.

About the Service

The Nursing Workforce Development Team (NWDT) focuses on developing the nursing workforce within Health New Zealand Canterbury Waitaha.

About You

• Senior nurse with more than 5 years nursing experience
• Holds a relevant post-graduate qualification, minimum a post graduate diploma (or near completion) in Nursing, and/or Adult Teaching and Learning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to addressing inequity for Māori
• Commitment to quality, patient safety processes throughout the organisation
• Ability to advancing and meeting the health system needs in relation to the nursing workforce
• Experience in leading change and service quality improvement initiatives
• Experience leading health innovation to enable transformational change to be implemented and operationalised.
• Broad clinical practice in nursing and clinical teaching experience across the health sector.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

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 Monday 17th August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Steiner Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz