Clinical Nurse Manager - West Coast

New Zealand Government; Reefton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to oversee the Integrated Family Health Service across Westport and rural clinics. You will lead nursing teams, drive patient-centred care, ensure culturally safe practice, and manage resources within budget.

The role emphasizes leadership, governance and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, aiming to advance equity and whānau-centred care across the Buller region.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NZ Nursing Council Practising Certificate.
• 2+ years post-registration nursing experience, preferably in primary care or management.
• Strong leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing teams across Westport and rural clinics to ensure high-quality care.
• Promote patient-centred nursing practices aligned with Treaty of Waitangi guiding principles.
• Ensure legal, culturally sensitive nursing practices within budget.
• Manage resources and staffing to meet service demands and improve quality.
• Drive service improvements through quality management and incident handling.
• Foster integration of services and multidisciplinary care models.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff to support professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Resource management

Education

Registered Nurse with NZ Nursing Council Practising Certificate

Job description

Clinical Nurse Manager - Integrated Family Health Service, West CoastWest Coast - Northern Region - Westport and Reefton1 FTE - 40 hours per weekHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all NewZealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a healthsystem underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care,and excellence.

About the Role

Join our team as the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) at theIntegrated Family Health Service (IFHS). In this pivotal role, you'll overseethe coordination of nursing services across primary care in Westport and in ourRural Nurse clinics in Ngakawau and Karamea, ensuring high-quality,patient-focused care while managing resources responsibly.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing teams across multiple locations, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Promote contemporary, patient-centred nursing practices in alignment with organizational goals and the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
• Ensure legal, effective, and culturally sensitive nursing practices.
• Manage team resources efficiently and within budgetary constraints.
• Drive service improvements through quality management and effective complaint and incident handling.
• Facilitate integration of services and multidisciplinary care models.
• Mentor, support, and inspire nursing staff, fostering professional development.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Buller IFHC encompasses a primary care practice inWestport and two rural clinics in Ngakawau and Karamea. The IFHC also offerscommunity nursing and mental health services alongside other outpatientservices. You'll be part of a leadership team which includes three otherClinical Nurse Managers. The Buller region is nestled in the northern West Coast, oneof the most scenic places in Aotearoa. With a temperate climate, extensivecoastlines and a genuine 'mountains to the sea' landscape, it is a beacon foroutdoor enthusiasts and those looking for a slice of paradise. Westport is ashort hop to Nelson/Marlborough and Greymouth and boasts some amazing commutingscenery. The community is warm, passionate and welcoming, with a good range ofopportunities for schooling, amenities and retail.

About You

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with a current NZ Nursing Council Practising Certificate.

Experience

2'6+ years post-registration nursing experience, with prior experience in primary care and management preferred.

Skills

Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills; ability to manage resources and align team goals with strategic objectives.

Attributes

Innovative, culturally aware, accountable, and dedicated to ongoing self and team development.

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in Nursing or Management (or working toward one). Experience in a management role within healthcare.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to shape healthcareservices in a dynamic environment, contributing directly to the vision of TeWhatu Ora - Te Tai o Poutini. If you're ready to make a difference in ourcommunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving ofwellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people ofAotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helpingeveryone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. Italso promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equityin health outcomes. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health NewZealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equalemployment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share the story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Health NZ West Coast

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of NewZealand's South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandybeaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things,listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. Weare passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - tobecome part of our team.