Clinical Nurse Manager

• Lead and support Nursing services within National Public Health Service
• Full time, permanent role based at Counties Manukau
• Nursing Collective agreements according to qualifications and experience – Designated Senior Nurse Grade 4.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible, and innovative care.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated senior nurse to provide leadership to a team of Public Health Nurses (PHN) and related roles. Reporting to the Manager, Community and Whānau Wellbeing, this role is a full time permanent opportunity based at Counties Manukau.

This role is informed by clinical expertise, and knowledge of population health models, theory and principles. In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) leads a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving, promoting and protecting public health. Management of the team is a key function of this role including monitoring and driving service delivery. This role is an integral part of the senior nursing team, contributing to and supporting programmes of transformational change and service integration.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be joining a passionate and committed Public Health Nursing Team that is committed to serving whanau and tamariki in the communities we serve. We are dedicated and driven to achieve Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

As a Clinical Nurse Manager, you'll be able to work collaboratively across the sector and organisational boundaries to influence the nursing contribution to better outcomes for our whānau and communities. You will be an experienced Senior Registered Nurse with proven expert nursing knowledge and skills to provide support to lead a team.

• A current RN Practicing Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• A relevant post-graduate qualification or be working towards one
• A current full driver's license
• Proficient computer literacy including Microsoft packages
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas of public health nursing, primary care and/or community nursing
• Proficient portfolio on PDRP or equivalent and commitment to ongoing development
• At least five years' postgraduate nursing experience
• Authorised vaccinator (or willingness to complete)

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 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 Tuesday, 9 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.