Specialty Nurse

6 days ago

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$70,000 - NZ$85,000 per year
  • Work where others holiday – enjoy the beaches, bustling cafés, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga
  • Part-time position – 0.7 FTE
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

This Clinical Nurse Specialist role works within a team driving infection prevention and control strategies, managing complex outbreak responses, and providing expert advisory support across the hospital.

Working closely with clinical leaders, service managers, and multidisciplinary teams, this role plays a key role in leading Processes and Standards across the organisation to achieve compliance with infection control standards. The CNS role also oversees surveillance programmes, provides expert advice and contributes to wider patient safety initiatives. Tauranga Hospital provides a dynamic environment to influence practice at a service-wide level while remaining grounded in evidence and collaboration.

This is a permanent part-time position working 0.7 FTE (working 28 hours per week).

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Infection Prevention and Control team at Tauranga Hospital is a tight-knit group of skilled professionals who work collaboratively across all wards and services. The team is passionate about improving patient outcomes through robust education, strong policy development, and effective response planning. Located in one of New Zealand's desirable coastal cities, this role offers the chance to enjoy a relaxed beachside lifestyle while contributing to excellence in hospital care.

Click here to learn more about the Bay of Plenty

About you

A confident and capable nursing professional with a strong background in infection prevention and control. Brings strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to advise at senior levels. Values evidence-based practice and has a proven ability to embed quality and safety frameworks. Holds or is committed to pursuing a postgraduate qualification in infection prevention.

What you will bring:

  • Current NZNC registration and Annual Practicing Certificate
  • Senior-level clinical nursing experience
  • Expertise or formal training in Infection Prevention & Control
  • Postgraduate qualification in IPC, or commitment to begin study
  • Demonstrated ability to influence change and lead improvement initiatives

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 11th December 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp- or Nurse Leader - Kim Quartermain on

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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