Duty Nurse Manager

• Waikato Hospital
• Permanent, Part Time (48 hours per fortnight)
• Are you an experienced Senior Registered Nurse with over five years’ experience in an acute hospital setting, ready for a new challenge and a role where no two shifts look the same? If you enjoy variety, thinking on your feet, and being part of a highly skilled and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

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

As a member of the Duty Nurse Manager team, you’ll play a key role in coordinating the Waikato Hospital campus, while also supporting Thames Hospital and our rural sites. You’ll ensure the safe, effective, and efficient use of resources to support patient care and hospital flow— particularly when things get busy and problem-solving skills really come into play.

If you thrive on variety, enjoy big-picture thinking, and don’t mind a role where adaptability is your superpower, this position may be just what you’re looking for.

The salary for this role is aligned with your experience and the NZNO Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement. Additional benefits include KiwiSaver contributions (where eligible), shift allowances, professional development opportunities, and wellness support—because looking after yourself matters too.

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About the Team

The Duty Nurse Manager team at Waikato Hospital is highly experienced, adaptable, and calm under pressure. The team provides clinical and operational leadership out of hours and supports services when demand at times outpaces available resources. In short, they’re the people you want around when things get busy.

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

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About you

We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and a positive, can-do approach. You’ll ideally have:

• Current registration with the NZ Nursing Council and a current Annual Practising Certificate
• A minimum of five years’ experience in an acute NZ hospital setting
• Flexibility to work across all shifts, including nights and weekends (required)
• Experience in patient flow (highly desirable)
• Previous Duty Nurse Manager experience (preferred)
• A relevant postgraduate qualification, or a commitment to working towards one
• Strong leadership and decision-making capability
• The ability to plan, organise, and collaborate effectively across services
• An agile, proactive, and solution-focused mind set
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

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 29 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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