Lead NPHS nursing team to improve population health outcomes in Wellington.

Clinical Nurse Manager - Wellington - NPHS

Lead and support Nursing services within the National Public Health Service

Permanent, full-time role based in Wellington

Nursing Collective agreements according to qualifications and experience – Designated Senior Nurse Grade 4.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible, and innovative care.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated senior nurse to provide leadership to a team of Public Health Nurses and related roles. This role is informed by clinical expertise and knowledge of population health models, theory and principles. In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, the Clinical Nurse Manager leads a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving, promoting and protecting public health. Management of the team is a key function of this role, including monitoring and driving service delivery. This role is an integral part of the senior nursing team, contributing to and supporting programmes of transformational change and service integration.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, and work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About You

As a Clinical Nurse Manager, you'll be able to work collaboratively across the sector and organisational boundaries to influence the nursing contribution to better outcomes for our whānau and communities. You will be an experienced Senior Registered Nurse with proven expert nursing knowledge and skills to provide support and lead a team.

  • A current RN Practising Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
  • A relevant post-graduate qualification or be working towards one
  • A current full driver's license
  • Proficient in computer literacy, including Microsoft packages
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas of public health nursing, primary care and/or community nursing
  • Expert level on PDRP and commitment to ongoing development
  • At least five years' postgraduate nursing experience
  • Authorised vaccinator (or willingness to complete)

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.

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Wednesday, 26 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at maria.bennett1@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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