Nurse Consultant - Projects
Nurse Consultant – Projects
- Full Time (1.0 FTE) Permanent Role
- Senior Nursing Role
- Monday-Friday
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 – Projects will have a passion for supporting nursing workforce with an interest and experience in leading our Care Partner work. We are looking for leadership and project development experience including coaching and debriefing around behaviours of concern and ensuring we have robust process for using Care partners across the organisation. Additional work will focus on nursing priorities across the Directorate of Nursing in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Director team – divisional support for projects and regional workstreams for the Chief Nurse will also be part of this role as needed. This is an exciting and expanding time in our health environment and this role will showcase clinical expertise and relationship management and support strategic pieces of work across Nursing at Counties Manukau.
This is a senior nursing role reporting to the Clinical Nurse Director – Practice, Policy and Standards. You will play a key role in many projects by providing expert clinical advice, leadership, and guidance.
We are seeking an organised and capable candidate with strong clinical and communication skills, requiring a passion for leadership and supporting project work across different divisions and the organisation. Strong clinical experience, critical thinking and advanced problem solving will be important, experience in Mental health will be an asset to this role.
Strong networks with nursing leaders across the district will be a significant advantage.
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 project work and organisational structures and teams.
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 Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. This role will be interviewed in combination with the Nurse Consultant – Centralised Support and may commence prior to the closing date.
Job Number: CMH202616942
Application Closes: 2nd April 2026
