Charge Nurse - Auckland - Northern Region - NPHS

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Charge Nurse Role
• Location: Auckland
• Nursing Collectives; Senior Designated Nurse Scale – Grade 4
• Permanent, Part-Time

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 Charge Nurse Manager based in Auckland as part of our Northern regional communicable diseases team, this permanent, provides leadership to a team of Public Health Nurses (PHN) and related roles.  You will lead a team with expertise, and knowledge of population health models, theory and principles. In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM)/Charge Nurse 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.

The role is an integral part of the senior nursing team, contributing to and supporting programmes of transformational change and service integration. This requires working collaboratively across the sector and organisational boundaries to influence the nursing contribution to better outcomes for our whānau and communities. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, 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

You are a professional leader and role model, with proven ability to inspire, motivate and develop others. You will have a demonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas of public health nursing, primary care and or community nursing. You will be an experienced Senior Registered Nurse with proven expert nursing knowledge and skills to provide support to lead a team.

• Registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• A relevant post-graduate qualification or be working towards one
• 5+ years postgraduate nursing experience
• An excellent communicator, with proven effective leadership experience, skills and expertise with a high level of interpersonal skills
• A current PDRP of Senior or Expert Level or equivalent with a commitment to ongoing development
• Authorised vaccinator (or willingness to complete)
• A current full New Zealand driver's license
• Emotional intelligence and ability to work in complex and stressful environments, with a wide range of diverse stakeholders
• Proficient computer literacy including Microsoft packages

Working for 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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers, portal before 11:59pm on 14 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz