- Exciting Senior Nurse opportunity to hone your skills!
- This is a 0.8 FTE, permanent part time opportunity
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 Auckland Diabetes Centre, part of the Adult Medical and Community Directorate at Te Toka Tumai, provides specialist, individualised care, education and support for people living with diabetes and their whānau. Our services span outpatient, community and inpatient settings, and we are committed to delivering equitable, culturally safe care across Tāmaki Makaurau.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to join our established multidisciplinary team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Diabetes.
This is an advanced nursing position suited to someone who thrives in autonomous practice and enjoys working collaboratively across diverse clinical environments. You will:
- Lead and run independent clinics across inpatient, outpatient and community settings
- Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, patient‑centred care
- Champion equity by addressing barriers faced by Māori and Pacific communities
- Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, cultural safety and strong advocacy into everyday practice
- Hold a clinical portfolio, which may include quality improvement, education, research, clinical audits or service development
- Ideally bring postgraduate study, with RN designated prescribing highly desirable
What we offer
We are committed to supporting your professional growth and wellbeing. You will enjoy:
- Family‑friendly hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
- Generous PDRP allowances
- Access to management development programmes, education sessions and external conference support
- A workplace that values diversity, inclusivity and empathy
For further details, please refer to the position description here.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (or eligible for registration)
- Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
- Have completed, or be working towards, a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Master’s degree
- Demonstrate advanced clinical skills, cultural competence and a commitment to equitable health outcomes
We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our values, and we strongly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific nurses.
For more information about this role please contact Lauren Paynter-Muller (Nurse Lead) via lauren.paynter-muller@TeWhatuOra.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.” 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.
We’ll 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.