Associate Clinical Nurse Manager – Community Health Service
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time - 1.0FTE 80hrs a fortnight, working Monday to Friday 0800-1630
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 Associate Clinical Nurse Manager (ACNM) – Community Health Services is a supportive role to the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) – Community Health Services with responsibility for the day-to-day clinical coordination of the team to ensure the provision of high-quality health care for patients.
The ACNM works in partnership with the CNM Community Health Services to develop clinical and operational excellence in service delivery and to deliver organisational objectives within the Community Directorate.
This position enables an effective practice environment through providing clinical and professional nursing leadership, coaching and monitoring standards of practice. The role requires the use expert knowledge and skill in the management of patients providing direct patient care as required. The ACNM also has on-going delegated responsibility for aspects of the CNM role and is responsible for day-to-day operational decision-making and line management activities for District Nurses, Administration staff, Health Care Assistants.
About the Team/Service/Location
The Community Health Service is made up of District Nurses, Associate Clinical Nurse Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Health Care Assistants and Admin support and works collaboratively with a wide variety of services within the Community, Allied and Older Adult directorate and wider Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District Community.
The District Nursing team is divided into two geographical areas with an ACNM overseeing each geographical area taking responsibility for the team as well as having specific portfolio responsibilities for the entire service.
About you
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Registered Nurse with a passion for community nursing, workforce development, and improving equity and outcomes for people receiving care in the community.
You will bring experience in community-based nursing and an understanding of areas such as wound care, catheter care, acute and chronic condition management, and transitional support services. Most importantly, you will be motivated to further develop your expertise and contribute to service improvement and clinical excellence.
You will enjoy sharing knowledge with others and have the confidence, or willingness to grow your confidence, in delivering education and supporting the development of colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and role modelling.
You will be comfortable building positive relationships with a wide range of clinicians, community providers, service users, and whānau, and will value working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Ideally, you will have completed an Expert Portfolio and a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, and be working towards a master's qualification. However, we welcome applications from nurses who are on this pathway and can demonstrate the capability, commitment, and potential to develop into the role, with support provided for the successful candidate.
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/Full Time
Job no: NM370-26
Location: Lower Hutt
Closing Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026