Clinical Leader

Are you a dedicated Nursing Leader or Registered Nurse looking to take a step into leadership? We are excited to be seeking the support of a permanent full time Clinical Leader, to be based in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington.

Te Whiwhinga mahi - The opportunity

As part of our PlunketLine leadership team and reporting to the PlunketLine Manager, you'll be an effective leader of a team of Telenurses.

You'll ensure the team is offering quality, timely care to all PlunketLine callers and work to identify and implement ongoing continuous improvement suggestions.

You'll have the opportunity to identify and develop the strengths of others, providing opportunities for growth and quality service for our community, whilst also growing and developing your own leadership skillset.

Our Nurses deliver an essential service 24/7 so our Clinical Leaders are on call for escalations and this on-call work is rostered during the week and over the weekends.

He kōrero mōu - About you

As one of the four pillars in our team, your positive and forward-thinking strategic mindset will support our ongoing growth.

Providing the support and advice to assist our Nurses will require you to have a well-rounded clinical skillset, and the confidence to make decisions.

Our changing world has meant that the majority of our team are working from home; remote management brings added diversity to the role.

We will be interested in understanding how you have successfully celebrated success, managed performance through challenging conversations, and fostered team cohesion in a virtual world.

You will also be / have:

• Current NZ Nursing Council Annual Practicing Certificate
• Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing Well Child / Tamariki Ora
• Professional Development Recognition Pathway (minimum Level 3)

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer

If you’re seeking to work for an organisation that values improving society, join us at Whānau Āwhina Plunket. In line with our values, we believe in caring for our people, to support your wellbeing and ongoing professional growth.

• Various wellbeing schemes such as a Wellbeing day: use one of your sick leave days to proactively protect your well-being
• A generous parental leave scheme to support growing whānau
• A comprehensive orientation programme and ongoing support
• Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development
• Retail discounts

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

To view the position description or to apply for this role please refer to

For further information please contact Brenda Duncan, Administration Team Leader, at

Applications close on Monday, 7 August 2023.

He huanui oranga mo ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori heke iho, heke iho - Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come.

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities.

This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, nau mai, haere mai.

Apply now.

Permanent Full Time