Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes
- Waikato Regional Diabetes Service
- Permanent, full-time position
- A rare and exciting opportunity to progress your nursing career
- Make a difference to improve the health outcomes and equity in rural communities
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
We are looking for an experienced senior Registered Nurse who is ready to specialise, has a passion for diabetes, and preferably is a Registered Nurse Prescriber or well on the pathway.
You will be running your own nurse-led clinics for people with diabetes aged 15 and over, predominantly Type 1 but also some with complex Type 2 diabetes. The position is based in Hamilton with possible travel to community clinics. You will be required to provide diabetes education to patients and their whanau, other health care providers, and run insulin pump training courses for your patients.
You will be supported by the larger multi-disciplinary diabetes service based in Hamilton and will be given an extensive orientation to the role. Full support will be given to continue your RN prescribing, or to achieve your RN prescribing in diabetes and related health conditions. We proactively support postgraduate education and working to the top of your scope of practice.
Having a working knowledge of Hamilton, the wider Waikato community, and local iwi/whanau would definitely be advantageous.
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About the Team/Service
Waikato Regional Diabetes Service provides secondary level care to those within the Waikato Region. This expands as far as Coromandel, Taumarunui, Te Kauwhata and the Raglan coast. We have a large multi-disciplinary team and promote a positive approach to teamwork. We are committed to and support the learning and development of our staff to give the best possible care to our patients.
About you
- Minimum of five years post graduate experience
- Experience working with people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Post graduate diploma /Registered Nurse Prescriber or on the pathway
- Passion for working with people with diabetes and their whanau
- Local knowledge of supports and providers
- Ability to apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi to improve health outcomes and equity for Māori
- Current, full NZ driver licence
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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 27 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
