Associate Charge Nurse Manager, Medical Assessment and Planning Unit
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Part Time 0.9 FTE Rostered and Rotating
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
We are looking for a passionate, forward thinking experienced registered nurse, with high levels of professionalism to join our team as an Associate Charge Nurse Manager, in the Medical Assessment and Planning Unit, Wellington Regional Hospital.
The MAPU is a fast-paced acute environment providing quality care for patients by streamlining the admission process, facilitating early assessments and reviews, expediting rapid and comprehensive multidisciplinary assessments and treatment planning.
As an Associate Charge Nurse Manager, you will be crucial in providing leadership by role-modelling clinical excellence and assisting with the day-to-day management of the unit. You would have an orientation to the organisation, as well as an area specific orientation, and have access to a range of professional development opportunities.
All members of the MAPU nursing team are required to be registered with the New Zealand Nursing Council and maintain an annual practicing certificate. You will hold, or be working towards, a relevant post graduate qualification. Hold a current PDRP and be committed to obtaining senior level.
About the Team/Service/Location
The MAPU whānau are a friendly, approachable and supportive team who work together to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. We utilise team nursing where possible to develop all team members’ skills and to share knowledge and experience.
Our team includes senior, registered, and new graduate nurses who are supported by a large group of trained health care assistants.
About you
- An experienced Registered Nurse with at least three years post registration nursing practice experience
- Passionate about providing high-quality health care and implementing quality initiatives
- Excited to work in a fast paced, acute environment
- An enthusiastic team player, with proven leadership skills, and ability to motivate and work towards team cohesion.
- Hold a high value on patient centered clinical coordination and hospital flow.
You will have:
- A Current Annual Practising Certificate
- Current NZ Work Visa or have the legal right to work in New Zealand
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.
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.
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: NM339-26
Location: Wellington Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026