Duty Manager - Integrated Operations Centre - Casual

New Zealand Government Joba; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hawke's Bay is seeking a Duty Manager to provide after-hours operational leadership across Hospital and Specialist Services, ensuring safe and efficient patient care. You will coordinate bed utilisation, respond to emergencies, and support clinical and non-clinical teams in timely decision making.

Based in Hastings, this high-visibility role requires clear communication, critical thinking, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while working with nursing,

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and an APC.
• At least five years of recent acute clinical experience within a hospital setting.
• Postgraduate qualifications, or equivalent experience, with commitment to professional development.
• Core Advanced certificate and relevant clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across Hospital and Specialist Services after hours.
• Coordinate bed utilisation and manage patient flow to ensure safe care.
• Respond to operational challenges and emergencies with multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as central point of coordination after hours to support timely decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Relationship management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nursing registration NZ

Annual Practising Certificate

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Duty Manager - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers HospitalCasual, as and when required

This is an exciting opportunity to influence hospital wide operations, provide visible leadership, and make a meaningful difference to patient care and service delivery every day.

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 Duty Manager, you will provide operational leadership across Hospital and Specialist Services after hours, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of patient care. You will play a critical role in managing patient flow, coordinating bed utilisation, responding to operational challenges, and supporting clinical and non clinical teams to maintain safe and efficient hospital operations.

This is a highly visible and rewarding leadership role where no two shifts are the same. You will act as the central point of coordination after hours, working closely with nursing, medical, allied health, and support services teams to manage risk, respond to emergencies, and support timely decision making. Your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and remain calm under pressure will be essential in ensuring positive outcomes for patients, whānau, and staff.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Integrated Operations Centre plays a key role in supporting the smooth operation of Hawke's Bay Hospital and ensuring patient care is delivered safely and efficiently across the organisation.

Based in Hastings, you will join a dedicated team focused on operational excellence, patient flow, and service coordination. You will work alongside clinical and operational leaders who are committed to delivering high quality healthcare and supporting positive outcomes for the Hawke's Bay community.

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About you

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least five years of recent acute clinical experience within a hospital setting.
• Postgraduate qualifications, or equivalent experience, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision making skills in complex and fast paced environments.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the confidence to engage with staff, patients, whānau, and external agencies.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A current Core Advanced certificate and relevant clinical competencies.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for all communities.

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.