Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 month ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital

The details: 6 months fixed term, 60 hours per fortnight

Salary details: Senior Nurse Scale, NZNO


Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Hospital & Community Equity Directorate as a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the WHIRI Programme. You will be involved in the development of new ways of working within the health care system affecting those with long term conditions, models of care that address inequities and support Māori and Pacific to access quality healthcare.


The Whānau Hauora Integrated Response Initiative (WHIRI) is a kaupapa Māori model of care that supports whānau. It involves a collaborative approach that includes hospital services, Iwi, Māori and Pacific providers, community groups, and wider primary care. Waikato Hospital serves the largest Māori population and third largest Pacific people’s population in the country. The WHIRI programme of work embraces Mātauranga Māori and Te Ao Māori in order to be effective for our Māori communities and fulfil our Te Tiriti obligations.


Key responsibilities of the role:

  • Provide specialist nursing care and expertise
  • Researching, evaluating, developing and implementing standards
  • Leads development of pathways, protocols and guidelines
  • Provide educational support

Click here to view the position description.

(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)


Mōu | About you

Must have:

  • Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand; inclusive of scope of practice.
  • A current practising certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
  • Significant clinical experience, a minimum of five years.
  • Expert/Senior level of practice on the Professional Development and Recognition Programme.
  • Completed a postgraduate qualification or equivalent.

The ideal applicant will also have:

  • Understanding of Tikanga Māori, Te Ao Māori and Mātauranga Māori and the ability to engage appropriately in Māori settings
  • A strong understanding of system drivers of health inequities
  • A strong advocate for improvement of Māori and Pacific health equity
  • Involvement in research, teaching, and innovation that has changed clinical practice.

Our team and kaupapa:

Te Whatu Ora Waikato plans, funds and provides health and disability support services to a population of more than 400,000. We run five hospitals across the district – a tertiary hospital in Hamilton, a secondary hospital in Thames, and three rural hospitals in Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Tokoroa.


Te Whatu Ora Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. Clinical specialities include Women’s and Children Services, Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.


The Clinical Equity team is a Kaupapa Māori service that is committed to delivering positive health outcomes for the community that we serve.


Ko ngā hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

  • As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.


Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team –


Closing date: 10 October 2024


Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team

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