District Charge Nurse Manager – Diabetes and Endocrine Service

Location: District wide, covering Wellington Regional Hospital, Hutt Hospital, Kenepuru Hopsital, and Kapiti Health Centre

Contract: Permanent full time positions 

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 District Charge Nurse Manager (CNM) role is a key leadership position within the Diabetes and Endocrine service with responsibility for the safe, effective and equitable management of the service. The CNM will be a clinical and professional leader, and manage the people, systems, processes and resources within the service.

About the Team/Service Location 

The Diabetes and Endocrine Service is a centre of excellence, supporting and empowering health professionals, patients and their whānau to maximise their ability to self-manage their diabetes or endocrine related health. The service has four components; Endocrine, Diabetes, Research and Specialist diabetes community management and nursing support service. 

About you 

We are looking for an experienced leader, with the following

• Registered Nurse with APC and post graduate education, expected to have Master’s degree or working towards
• Experience in leading and managing teams, people management, and leading quality improvement activities.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, protocols and guidelines
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with comprehensive understanding of equity
• Senior level on PDRP
• Ability to review, and implement required changes utilising a change or improvement model 

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 18th June 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.