Charge Nurse or Senior Anaesthetic Technician - Theatres Level 4

• Are you a Senior Nurse or Senior Anaesthetic Technician with proven Leadership skills?
• Permanent, Full-time | Senior Leadership opportunity in Auckland City Hospital
• Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Toka Tumai Auckland

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

Opportunities like this are rare - this role offers the chance to lead one of the most complex, high-acuity perioperative services in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are seeking an exceptional Charge Nurse Manager (CNM) to lead Cardiothoracic Operating Rooms within our Level 4 Theatre at Auckland City Hospital- the largest and most advanced cardiothoracic surgical service in the country.

As CNM, you will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership to a highly specialised nursing team delivering:

• Adult and paediatric cardiothoracic surgery
• Complex congenital cardiac procedures
• Heart and lung transplantation, and 24/7 organ retrieval services
• Acute and elective cardiothoracic surgery
• Hybrid and interventional procedures in a world-class Hybrid OR

This is a senior leadership position where you will shape service delivery, workforce capability, and patient outcomes across a high-demand, high-performance environment.

You will lead with clarity, presence, and credibility - balancing operational excellence with compassionate leadership.

What youll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a high-performing nursing team across cardiothoracic theatres
• Providing visible, values-driven leadership in a complex surgical environment
• Driving clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement
• Operational management, including rostering, capacity planning, and resource optimisation
• Building a cohesive, resilient team culture grounded in professionalism and accountability
• Coaching and mentoring nurses across all levels to achieve advanced clinical practice
• Partnering with surgeons, anaesthetists, perfusionists, senior colleagues, and wider teams to deliver seamless care
• Contributing to service innovation, workforce strategy, and system improvement

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About the Service

Our Cardiothoracic Operating Rooms are nationally recognised for excellence and innovation. We operate within:

• A leading teaching hospital with strong academic and research links
• A structured, supportive leadership system
• A collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• A service committed to equity, quality, and outstanding patient outcomes

About you

You are an experienced and credible perioperative leader who brings:

• Clinical qualification: RN, BHSc (Nursing), Diploma in Applied Science Anaesthetic Technology, or similar.
• Extensive cardiothoracic operating room experience at an expert level
• Proven ability in leading and managing teams in high-acuity environments
• Strong clinical credibility and decision-making capability
• Demonstrated experience in rostering, workforce planning, and operational management
• A passion for supporting and developing people, building capability, and driving high standards of care
• The ability to lead with influence, clarity, and integrity across multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to equity, patient-centred care, and continuous improvement
• A Masters degree (or working towards) is highly desirable.

Why Join Us

• Lead a nationally significant cardiothoracic service
• Work in a state-of-the-art surgical environment, including Hybrid OR
• Be part of a supportive, structured leadership team
• Shape the future of cardiothoracic perioperative care in New Zealand
• Competitive remuneration and ongoing professional development opportunities

For more information about this role please contact Yun (Sharni) Shan via YunS@adhb.govt.nz

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 now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by the 8th of May 2026. If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact, Jeanine Taccad, Recruitment Consultant via Jeanine.Taccad@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

Well be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.