Health Centre Manager - Waikeria Prison

Corrections; Waikato; Remote; NZD 171,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Corrections NZ seeks a Health Centre Manager for Waikeria Prison. You will lead a multidisciplinary health centre team, ensuring high-quality clinical governance, safety, and timely health services for people under our care.

You will work closely with doctors, allied health professionals, and Pae Ora colleagues to promote a holistic, culturally responsive care model, guided by Rangatira and Whānau values, within a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NZ practising certificate and post-graduate clinical experience.
• Leads health centre team and drives quality care.
• Strong leadership and operational management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead health centre team of clinical and non-clinical staff at Waikeria Prison.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, clinical governance, and quality/resource management.
• Collaborate with Doctors, Allied Health professionals and Pae Ora team to deliver safe, timely care.
• Drive a philosophy of care focused on Rangatira, Manaaki, and Whānau values.
• Engage with external agencies to promote comprehensive health services.

Skills

Nursing registration

Leadership

Operational management

Cultural competence

Business acumen

Communication

Education

NZ practising certificate

Job description

# Health Centre Manager - Waikeria Prison## About this roleOur Pae Ora service is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals through high-quality, equitable healthcare delivery. The Health Centre Manager position is a pivotal role within our leadership team, tasked with guiding, supporting the operational and assurance goals of the service.Professional registration is required, applicants are asked to apply using the name that appears on their registration record with the relevant professional body. Please ensure your application details align with your registration to avoid delays in verification.**Ngā kawenga | About the role**We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated people leader to lead our health centre team of clinical and non-clinical staff at Waikeria Prison.We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic leader to drive our health centre team, clinical and non-clinical staff toward excellence in delivering quality healthcare.You will be both operationally focused and driven to engage and enhance your team as a leader, with overall responsibility of the day-to-day operations, clinical governance activities, and quality and resource management of our health services. The wider team deal with a broad range of health assessment and treatment, respond to emergencies and undertake health education for people under the care and management of Waikeria Prison.Working collaboratively with Doctors, Allied Health professionals, external agencies, your wider Pae Ora team and other Corrections staff, you will promote a philosophy of care within the prison which ensures the delivery of quality health services and Wāhine centred care, therefore the ability to form and sustain relationships is vital in this role.Download our job description from the job application page to find out more about the role.**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako** **|** **Skills and experience**If you are keen take on this leadership opportunity, and if you feel you align with the below requirements of the role, then we want to hear from you!* Be a Registered Nurse with a current NZ practising certificate and post-graduate clinical experience in a range of settings.* Strong cultural competence and a commitment to our practice values of Rangatira, Wairua, Whānau, Kaitiaki and Manaaki.* Has well developed leadership and operational management skills.* Demonstrates business acumen within a health care setting.* Thrives on working in a complex and challenging environment.* Demonstrates understanding of a philosophy of care which ensures staff, systems and processes are focussed on providing safe competent and timely health care for people under our care.Experience, qualifications, and registration in New Zealand are highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who have proven experience working within the New Zealand healthcare system, hold relevant New Zealand qualifications, and are currently registered with the appropriate regulatory bodies. This will ensure a smoother integration into our workforce and a deeper understanding of the local context and standards of care.If you meet these criteria and are eager to contribute to our organisation, we encourage you to submit your application.**Ngā painga | The benefits**The salary range is **$170,531 - $183,621**. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.**Ko wai mātou | About us**Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.You can find out more about us here.**Tono ināianei | Apply now**Applications Close **11pm Thursday, 5 November 2026.**To apply and view the position description, click the application link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored CV/Resume and Cover Letter describing your motivation for joining our department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email [e-mail].