Associate Nurse Unit Manager: Haematology

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Career development

Leadership growth opportunities

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland is seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager Haematology to provide operational and professional nursing leadership across a busy haematology service. The role supports safe, high-quality patient-centred care within inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will work with the Clinical Director and NUM to drive service improvements, capacity planning, and workforce development while mentoring junior staff and promoting safety and bicultural

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NZ Annual Practising Certificate.
• Proficient Level 3-4 or Senior Nurse PDRP.
• Post Graduate Certificate desirable.
• Senior nursing leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and professional nursing leadership to support safe, high-quality care.
• Support day-to-day operational management, capacity, demand planning, and resource coordination.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care and safety.
• Support workforce development and quality improvement within the MDT.
• Lead service improvement and project initiatives within inpatient and outpatient haematology.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Nursing leadership

Education

Annual Practising Certificate (NZ)

Postgraduate Certificate

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Provide active, patient-centred Haematology care to patients across the Northern Region catchment area.*** **Exciting Fixed term 12 months Senior Nursing opportunity to develop and enhance your professional leadership skills while working alongside an experienced Nurse Unit Manager.*** **Excellent mentorship, career development, and the opportunity to grow your leadership capabilities within a dynamic and supportive Haematology service.**The Haematology Service at Auckland City Hospital is comprised of a 30-bed inpatient unit including 14 bone marrow transplantation (BMT) beds, a Haematology Day Stay Unit, 8 bedded Haematology/Oncology inpatient ward and outpatient clinics. The regional BMT service covers Northland and the greater Auckland region for autologous and allograft transplants and includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes and Tairawhiti DHBs for allogeneic transplants.**About the Role**The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Associate NUM) Haematology provides operational and professional nursing leadership to support the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centred specialised haematology care. Working in close partnership with the Haematology Service Clinical Director (SCD) and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), the Associate NUM undertakes delegated responsibilities and leads service improvement and project-based initiatives in response to evolving service needs.In this role, you will also:* Support the day-to-day operational management of the service, including capacity management, demand planning, and resource coordination, ensuring alignment with the strategic priorities of the Directorate and the wider organisation.* Be accountable for maintaining high standards of clinical care* Support workforce development, and promoting quality and safety within the multidisciplinary team* Work in collaboration with the NUM, the Associate NUM* Contribute to continuous quality improvement activities and service development projects across both inpatient and outpatient haematology services.For a copy of the position description, please click here**About You**To succeed in this role, we are looking for excellent communicator with learning and growing mindset and work well within a team.**You are also expected to have the following:*** A commitment to biculturalism* A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori* A commitment to Te Tiriti, whānau centred care and cultural safety* Registered Nurse with current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate* Proficient Level 3-4 or Senior Nurse PDRP* Post Graduate Certificate**Desired:*** Previous experience in Senior nursing and Leadership* Post Graduate qualifications or working towardsFor more information about this role please contact Gurvinder Benipal NUM Haematology 021368375 [e-mail]**About the Location**For more information on living and working in Auckland click here.**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**If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV and cover letter. For more information about this role please contact Gurvinder Benipal NUM Haematology at 021368375 [e-mail] you have any queries about accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Maylaine Cerna, Recruitment Consultant on [e-mail] to discuss how we can best support your application.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland || Location: | Auckland || Position type: | Contract/Temp Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 28-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 12-Oct-2026 || Reference: | ADHB24898 || Attachment: | No File Attached |