Charge Nurse Manager, Diabetes Service

Charge Nurse Manager – Whitiora Diabetes and Rheumatology Services

• Middlemore Hospital – Permanent, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
• Senior Nursing Leadership Opportunity
• Monday–Friday

Our Organisation

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs, to improve the health and wellbeing of the Counties Manukau region. Our delivery sites include Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital, Manukau Health Park, Botany Super Clinic, Otara and Pukekohe.

We are part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, the national organisation responsible for leading and delivering healthcare across Aotearoa. Te Whatu Ora oversees the day-to-day running of the health system, with services offered at local, district, regional, and national levels. We are committed to providing excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders and embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive, ensuring we are well placed to understand and serve our communities. We particularly welcome applications from Maaori, Pacific peoples, disabled people, and members of rainbow communities.

About the Role

The Charge Nurse Manager (CNM) for the Whitiora Diabetes and Rheumatology Services provides professional, clinical, and operational leadership to specialist nursing teams across both services. This pivotal role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-focused care while driving service development, innovation, and workforce sustainability.

Working closely with the Service Manager and clinical leaders, you will lead and coordinate service activity, support integration across primary, secondary, and advance health equity for our local communities.

In this leadership role, you will

• Act as a resilient role model and clinical leader, fostering excellence in nursing practice and patient-centred care.
• Mentor and support staff through reflective practice, orientation, and ongoing professional development and service improvement change.
• Promote equity by collaboratively shaping services that meet the needs of Maaori, Pacific, and other communities experiencing health disparities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, service partners, and sector leaders to strengthen integration and service innovation.
• Apply research evidence, benchmarking, and technological insight to guide best practice and inform service development.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical & Professional Leadership – Provide expert nursing leadership and operational oversight across Diabetes and Rheumatology, ensuring safe, evidence-based, and whaanau-centred care.
• Workforce Development – Lead recruitment, performance management, education, and succession planning to build and sustain a skilled and resilient nursing workforce.
• Quality, Risk & Innovation – Drive continuous quality improvement, research, and audit initiatives; proactively manage risks and uphold organisational safety standards.
• Resource & Financial Management – Manage budgets, monitor variances, and contribute to strategic business planning to ensure sustainable service delivery.
• Technology & Strategic Partnerships – Leverage information, agentic and clinical technologies to enhance decision-making, while strengthening local, regional, and national networks to advance service development and equity.

About You

We are seeking an experienced nurse leader who is committed to equity, quality, and service innovation. You will bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of NZ and a valid Annual Practising Certificate.
• Postgraduate qualifications (completed or in progress) in leadership, management, or a relevant clinical area.
• A minimum of 7 years’ recent clinical experience relevant to Diabetes, Rheumatology, or chronic conditions.
• Proven leadership or management experience, including project and performance management, staff development, and change leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement, research, and evidence-based practice.
• Advanced skills in communication, problem-solving, and collaboration across complex, multidisciplinary environments.
• Current PDRP at a senior nurse level (or working towards).

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading services that directly address some of the most pressing health challenges in our community. You’ll join a supportive leadership team, work across a highly skilled multidisciplinary environment, and play a key role in shaping the future of Diabetes and Rheumatology care in Counties Manukau.

Please apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ or for more information and a copy of the job description, please contact Nancy Li in the recruitment centre at Nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz

Applications Close: 1^st October 2025

Job Number: CMH202515402