Clinical Nurse Specialist - Paediatrics

• Based at Tauranga Hospital
• Permanent Full-time position
• Work where others love to holiday - enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga

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 Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will bring advanced clinical expertise and leadership to support the delivery of high-quality paediatric services. Working across secondary and community settings, you will partner with patients, whānau, clinicians, and community providers to provide flexible, responsive, and culturally safe care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of paediatric patients within your scope of practice.
• Leading nurse-led clinics and innovative models of care that improve access and health outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with primary care providers, Hauora Māori services, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting health promotion, disease management, and patient and whānau education.
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and research activities.
• Supporting culturally safe practice and upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of care.

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About you

You will be a confident and compassionate clinician with a commitment to clinical excellence, service innovation, and health equity.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• An approved prescribing qualification with prescribing authority within your scope of practice.
• Significant clinical experience in paediatric nursing and advanced clinical practice.
• Proven ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, teaching, and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for improving outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau.
• A demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, cultural safety, and achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori.

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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 13 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact, BP-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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