Charge Nurse Manager - Endocrinology/Diabetes

• Dunedin Hospital
• Salary band – $126,000 - $138,000 p.a. pro-rata and Kiwisaver
• 1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week
• Permanent vacancy

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

The Charge Nurse Manager is responsible for managing service delivery across the unit, including clinical leadership and coordination, operational functions, quality and financial performance, human resource management, quality and risk management, clinical pathway development, and service improvement initiatives throughout the Endocrinology/Diabetes service.

• Provide clinical leadership, coordination, and management
• Mentor staff as they develop their knowledge and skills
• Foster a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, and strategic thinking
• Recruit, lead, educate, and develop both new and existing staff
• Supervise and mentor team members while building strong relationships with internal and external services
• Facilitate clinical practice development within the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in service development planning

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About us

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora – Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people across diverse communities. We take pride in the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. We believe our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind these achievements, and we welcome like-minded people who want to contribute to our community.

About you

• Eligible to work in NZ with a current APC
• Proven clinical credibility and leadership experience in a New Zealand setting
• Hold a current PDRP/QLP or equivalent
• Dynamic personality with excellent communication and time management skills

You will be joining a dedicated, supportive, and friendly team of health professionals. If you have the skills we are looking for and thrive in a busy clinical environment, we would love to hear from you!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce so we can better understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA, and the salary will be in accordance with the DSN Pay Scale, Grade 4 - between Step 1 ($126,124) and Step 3 ($138,057) p.a., depending on relevant experience.

How to apply

To apply, please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 2 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website