Nurse Consultant, Surgical, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Services
Nurse Consultant – Surgical, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Services
- Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
- Full time (1.0FTE) Position Available!
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 role. The Nurse Consultant – Surgical, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Services will have a passion for supporting our nursing workforce to strengthen and improve the professional standards and quality of care provided across the division of surgery. This is an exciting and expanding time in our health environment and this role will showcase clinical expertise, relationship management and support strategic pieces of work across the surgical division at Counties Manukau. This is a senior nursing role reporting to the Clinical Nurse Director – Surgical, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Services. You will play a key role in supporting nursing leaders across the division by providing expert clinical advice, leadership, and guidance to support a high standard of professional and evidence based practice across the division.
We are seeking an organised and capable candidate with strong relational skills and an ability to connect data, a clinical view and evidence based practice to problem solving and improving the efficiency of services. You will need to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders throughout the surgical division and across Counties Manukau.
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 5+ years relevant clinical experience in NZ
- Proven nursing leadership/management experience
- Post Graduate Diploma with Masters qualification completed or in progress
- Familiarity with Human Resources, recruitment and organisational processes.
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 Rebekah Irwin rebekah.irwin@tewhatuora.govt.nz or Nancy in the Recruitment Team at nancy.li@middlemore.co.nz
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Job Number: CMH202616943
Application Closes: 29th April 2026
