Charge Nurse Manager, Karekare Ward, Waitakere Hospital

• 1 FTE, permanent role 
• Manaaki Hōhonu, Karekare Ward – General Medical
• Waitakere Hospital

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.

Our brand new two-storey, Manaaki Hōhonu building is constructed at the eastern end of the Waitākere Hospital campus. This new building is connected to the existing hospital via link bridges to the Ground and Lower Ground floors. It is the biggest capital investment on the West Auckland site in 20 years, increasing inpatient capacity and enabling care closer to home.

Manaaki Hōhonu - ‘the ability to care for every aspect of need - in-depth care’.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Charge Nurse Manager to lead our brand-new ward in an exciting and rewarding opportunity. This key leadership role will provide strong clinical and operational direction within a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-performing environment.

As Charge Nurse Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving excellence in patient care, leading workforce management, and advancing quality improvement initiatives across the ward. Working in partnership with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centred care while cultivating a supportive, collaborative, and positive team culture.

Supported by a skilled and committed workforce, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, promote best practice, and make a lasting difference to health outcomes for our diverse community.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We are part of a dynamic and forward-thinking district dedicated to delivering innovative healthcare services to one of New Zealand’s most culturally diverse communities. Our brand-new ward will play a crucial role in supporting timely, high-quality patient care and enhancing health outcomes across the region.

About you

As an experienced senior nurse leader, you will bring:

• At least 5 years’ post-registration nursing experience
• Relevant postgraduate qualification (or working towards completion)
• Proven leadership capability, ideally with experience at Charge Nurse level
• Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and support staff
• A demonstrated commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement, and contemporary nursing practice
• You will combine clinical credibility with sound organisational skills and a collaborative leadership style, fostering a supportive, family-friendly team environment while driving service excellence and continuous improvement.

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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.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 1 June 2026. Position reference number WDHB21559

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.