Charge Nurse Manager, Waitakere Surgical Unit

4 days ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$104,000 - NZ$160,000 per year
  • 1 FTE, permanent role

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

Waitematā District seeks a dynamic nursing leader to lead the Surgical Unit as Charge Nurse Manager at Waitakere Hospital.

In this role, you will lead a team dedicated to delivering patient-centred care, promoting independence, and driving continuous service improvement. Key responsibilities include effectively utilizing technology, coordinating services, and cultivating a culture of excellence within the team. You should have proven experience in successful change management and demonstrate a dynamic, creative approach to nursing and service delivery. The ability to inspire and bring out the best in your team is essential.

About the Team/Service/ Location

This role is based at Waitakere Hospital. Our Surgical Unit based at Waitakere Hospital provides elective surgery, acute obstetrics and elective endoscopy services When you join us, youll be part of a compassionate and supportive nursing team devoted to making a real difference in patient outcomes.

About you

To be considered we will need the following:

  • New Zealand Registered Nurse, with a current Annual Practising Certificate
  • Post Graduate qualification in specialty practice
  • A minimum of 5 years post registration experience
  • RN level 4
  • Masters nursing or equivalent preferred
  • Leadership and or management experience preferred
  • A minimum of 2 years experience as a senior nurse
  • Contemporary acute care clinical practice with complex clinical health needs, including experience in delivery of care in Emergency Departments.

If you are passionate about leading positive change in nursing, have excellent communication and influencing skills, and bring creativity to problem solving, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding leadership opportunity.

Please click here for a copy of the position description

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 25 November 2025. Position reference number WDHB20670

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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