Charge Nurse

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Senior Nurse or Anaesthetic Technician to lead perioperative care in the Greenlane Surgical Unit. This 7-month secondment is a full-time role focusing on leadership, staff coaching, and standards of practice across Urology, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology and ENT services.

The successful candidate will have current NZ Nursing or Anaesthetic Technician registration, at least 5 years post-registration experience, and a commitment to developing

Qualifications

• Current NZ Nursing Registration or Anaesthetic Technician Registration with annual practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience post-registration.
• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma or Masters in specialty practice (or working towards) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily clinical coordination and operational oversight of Urology, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology and ENT services.
• Coach and support staff, and promote teamwork across multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor and evaluate standards of practice within the Greenlane Surgical Unit (GSU).
• Ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centred care and effective use of resources.

Skills

Nursing registration

Anaesthetic Technician registration

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma or Masters in specialty practice

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Nurse or Anaesthetic Technician

7 months secondment role Full time position

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

We have an opportunity for an experienced perioperative nurse or technician to further their career focusing on professional leadership, promote teamwork, coach and support staff, and monitor and evaluate standards of practice within the Greenlane Surgical Unit (GSU).

This role will have responsibility for the daily clinical coordination and operational oversight of Urology, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology and ENT services, including both adult and paediatric patients. The role will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, high quality and patient centred care.

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to support staff, manage competing priorities and contribute to the ongoing development of the GSU service.

This is a 7 months secondment role working full time, Monday to Sunday.

Please click here for a copy of: Charge Nurse Position Description

About You:

• Current NZ Nursing Registration / Anaesthetic Technician Registration and an annual practicing certificate
• An expert/senior nurse or senior anaesthetic technician with relevant clinical experience Minimum of 5 years' experience post registration
• A passion for developing people and building capability, with the ability to lead with influence, clarity and integrity to drive high standards of care across multidisciplinary teams.
• A Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma or Masters in specialty practice (or working towards) is highly desirable.

About the Location

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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.