Clinical Nurse Manager - Outpatients
Clinical Nurse Manager Outpatients - Lakes
Permanent, Fulltime
*This role is intended for Health NZ employees only*
This is a genuine leadership opportunity for a senior nurse who wants to shape service delivery, mentor a talented team, and make a tangible difference to patients and whānau across the region
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
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Lakes is looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to lead our Outpatient Department across Rotorua and Taupo. You will build strong working relationships across our multidisciplinary teams, champion continuous improvement, and support your people to grow through coaching, education, and performance development. You will also play an active role in strengthening our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving outcomes for Māori across our services.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Across our Rotorua and Taupo sites, the OPD team totals 45 FTE spanning nursing and administration, working together as one team to deliver consistently high standards of care. Our clinics are busy and fast-paced, seeing an average of 300 patients through our doors each day. As CNM, you will have oversight of the entire patient journey — from initial referral through to First Specialist Assessment (FSA), and follow up care — ensuring every step is efficient, well-coordinated, and centred on the needs of our patients and their whānau.
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
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About you
Registered Nurse with current NCNZ registration and Annual Practising Certificate, plus a relevant nursing qualification
5+ years post-registration experience
Proven clinical leadership, with a track record of managing teams, driving quality improvement, and building sustainable relationships across a multidisciplinary environment
Strong operational know-how — comfortable with budgets, reporting, KPIs, and using Microsoft Office and clinical information systems
A values-led, people-first approach, with genuine care and compassion for patients, whānau, and colleagues, and a commitment to your own and others' ongoing professional development
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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
