Clinical Nurse Director, Middlemore Central & Critical Care Complex
Clinical Nurse Director – Middlemore Central & Critical Care Complex (1.0 Full time position)
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. In collaboration with sector stakeholders, we work to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service, leading day-to-day running of health services, delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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.
The Role:
We are seeking a senior nurse with experience, skill and vision to take on this dynamic leadership role. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Chief Nurse, and working alongside the senior leadership team (SLT), General Manager and Clinical Director to drive divisional performance and clinical excellence. This role will be critical to support workforce development, nursing governance, and professional leadership, advice and guidance for practice. Flexible workforce and resource utilisation, acute flow and hospital acuity and demand management are all key functions in this division. This CND role includes nursing leadership support for our Critical Care Complex. You will be at the forefront of transforming nursing practice, supporting strategic and operational initiatives, and ensuring optimal patient and whaanau outcomes for our Counties Manukau community.
We are seeking an organised and experienced candidate with strong relational skills who is able to work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment and is capable of driving clinical excellence and inspiring teams. You will need to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including across hospital services, regional teams and with a diverse group of our health workforce.
Your passion for equitable, patient-focused care and your broad understanding of healthcare systems will be crucial in leading and shaping the future of nursing across these clinical settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic nursing leadership, operational support and strong clinical direction.
- Drive operational performance focusing on quality, safety, staffing, and patient flow.
- Lead a high-performing senior nursing team aligned with organisational values and health target priorities.
- Enhance professional nursing governance and contribute to divisional and organisational strategy.
- Support the development of a culturally competent and diverse nursing workforce with a strong emphasis on Maaori and Pacific health equity.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and promote a patient-centred and whaanau approach.
- Develop nursing research capability and foster evidence-based practice.
- Work as a team member with the clinical nursing directors to support nursing strategy for the district
- Represent nursing perspectives in governance, clinical, and management forums.
- Work alongside Health NZ partners in collaborative work to advance services and opportunities for regionally delivered services.
Cultural Safety & Diversity:
At Health NZ Counties Manukau, we honour the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and respect cultural differences. You will demonstrate cultural awareness in all your interactions with patients, whaanau, and colleagues, ensuring inclusive and diverse care for all.
About You:
- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Minimum 7+ years relevant clinical experience in NZ, preferably in community nursing
- Proven nursing leadership/operational experience
- Masters qualification with relevance to specialty
- Familiarity with extended scope practitioner models.
Make a meaningful impact in community nursing leadership! Apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Chief Nurse Rachael Muir at rachael.muir@tewhatuora.govt.nz or Nancy Li in the Recruitment Team at Nancy.Li@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202617126
Application Closes: 15th May 2026
