Associate Charge Nurse Manager – District Diabetes and Endocrine Service

Location:  Role works across the District, so expected to work at Wellington Regional, Kenepuru and Hutt Hospitals, with occasional visits to the Kapiti Health Centre. 

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.5 FTE 

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora/ Health New Zealand . Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora/ Health New Zealand.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

The ACNM in the Diabetes and Endocrine Service is responsible for assisting with day to day management of the service, implementing quality improvement projects, assisting with the management of people, systems and processes all while ensuring quality patient care is at the centre. 

The outcomes of the role are to improve the health and well-being of patient and whānau, in an environment that promotes excellence in diabetes and endocrine care and education, inspiring staff to reach their full potential.

About the Team/Service Location 

The District Diabetes and Endocrine Service provides specialist care targeting assessment and complex clinical management of high risk individuals impacted by diabetes and endocrine problems across the lifespan. The team supports primary providers by offering consultation and advice to manage complex cases. Services are delivered over four locations: Hutt Valley Hospital, Kāpiti Health Centre, Kenepuru Hospital, and Wellington Regional Hospital.

About you 

• Current New Zealand Annual practising certificate
• Has completed, or is working towards completion of, up to section 10 of the National Diabetes Nursing Knowledge and Skills Framework
• RN Expert or Senior on PDRP
• At least 5 years of senior nursing experience, with management or quality improvement experience preferred
• Post graduate education, or working towards

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 20th July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.