Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 day ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year
  • Senior Nursing role in the Cardiothoracic Operating Rooms at Auckland City Hospital.
  • This is permanent, full-time, a unique opportunity within a highly specialised service
  • This is based in Central Auckland - accessible by public transport and motorways.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Level 4 Operating Rooms at Auckland City Hospital.

Level 4 ORs comprise 7 operating theatres, including a hybrid theatre, providing 24/7 elective and acute surgical services across cardiothoracic, adult congenital, heart and lung transplantation, ORL and inventional specialties.

As the CNS, you will be part of a skilled and supportive senior nursing team, contributing to high-quality perioperative care and service development in one of the most complex surgical environments in Aotearoa New Zealand. This role combines clinical leadership, education, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic senior nurse who is passionate about excellence in cardiothoracic perioperative care and supporting the ongoing development of our nursing teams.

You will:

  • Hold a current New Zealand Nursing Council registration and Annual Practising Certificate
  • Hold a postgraduate nursing qualification (or be working towards one) a Master of Nursing is advantageous
  • Have extensive cardiothoracic OR experience and expert clinical knowledge
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
  • Be confident working both autonomously and as part of a team
  • Bring advanced assessment, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrate leadership ability, with proven teaching and coaching capability
  • Be adaptable, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous improvement
  • Act as a specialist resource for nursing and OR colleagues
  • Contribute to quality initiatives, clinical pathways, equipment management, and surgical innovation within the specialty
  • You will play a key role in ensuring all OR nurses maintain the clinical skills and knowledge required for safe and effective cardiothoracic OR practice.

For more information about this role please contact, Sharni Shan (Level 4 - Operating Theatre Manager) via

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 tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Cover Letter. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by the 1st of December 2025. If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact, Jeanine Taccad (Recruitment Consultant) via to discuss how we can best support your application.

Well be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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