Clinical Nurse Lead

Ngāti Awa te toki, te tangatanga i te rā, te ngohengohe i te wai

Over the years, Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa (otherwise known as Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services) has grown into a leading iwi provider of health, social, and employment services, and more recently, Kāinga Māori development services. Our mission is to remain responsive and adaptable, ensuring our organisation is fit for purpose while supporting our whānau, hapori, and iwi to achieve prosperity and well-being.


E rere te huata, kapohia! Your Opportunity!

As Clinical Nurse Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of clinical care across our services. You will provide lead and coach a team of highly capable Registered Nurses to deliver safe, effective, and evidence‑based nursing practice.

In addition to your clinical leadership responsibilities, you will contribute to service development, clinical quality, and continuous improvement. Our services support people at every stage of life and include Tamariki Ora, immunisation outreach, chronic care, asthma and contraception services, school‑based nursing, and community clinics.

A day in the life:

• Provide clinical supervision and leadership to a team of nurses and healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and compassion
• Ensure high standards of patient care and compliance with professional and regulatory requirements
• Support training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development for clinical staff
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen service delivery and outcomes
• Act as a visible role model for best clinical practice, professionalism, and culturally safe care
  

Mōu tēnei tūranga - This role is for you

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgement and well‑developed leadership capability. Values‑driven in your approach, you understand the importance of modelling behaviour that reflects kaupapa Māori and tikanga Māori in everyday practice.

You are confident in leading others, providing clinical supervision, and supporting staff growth, while working comfortably and autonomously in community settings.

You also possess:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Registered Nurse including time in a leadership role
• Strong clinical skills and commitment to evidence‑based practice
• Excellent communication, team‑building, and decision‑making skills
• Experience providing clinical supervision, or a clear pathway toward meeting supervision requirements

Ngā whiwhinga - What you'll gain

Join us in Whakatāne, a coastal town with all the essentials and surrounded by rivers, beaches and native landscapes. You’ll be part of a workforce immersed in Te Ao Māori, with pathways to expand your skills and knowledge through our Te Pou Mataaho wānanga and other professional development initiatives. We offer a competitive salary reflective of your experience, along with a range of staff benefits subject to eligibility. Explore the opportunities we have available and grow your career with us.

Hono Mai - Connect with us today

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa. If you’re an experienced Clinical Nurse Lead who wants to contribute to a values‑driven organisation, please apply today or email hr@nash.org.nz if you have any queries.

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