Clinical Nurse Specialist, Child Protection

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist roles Senior nursing opportunity Fixed term until June 2027

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Clinical Nurse Specialist National Inter-Agency Hub (Fulltime) This newly created position provides a rare opportunity to be part of the establishment of an important national initiative. The initiative brings together six government agencies, including Health, to create a coordinated multiagency response that strengthens safety and support for some of our most vulnerable tamariki. You will also support other multi-agency tables. The Hub is based at Grey Lynn and focuses specifically on tamariki whose sole caregiver is incarceratedan estimated 2,240 children each year across Aotearoa.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with partner agencies to inform risk and safety responses for tamariki. You will also contribute to establishing the Inter-Agency Hubs processes, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes, and enhancing how health services support national risk assessment, safety planning, and wraparound support for tamariki and their whanau.

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Clinical Nurse Specialist Gateway, Child Protection (Full-time) We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist who is passionate about child protection and committed to making a meaningful difference for tamariki and whanau. You will coordinate comprehensive health assessments, ensure effective followup and continuity of care, and work closely with partner agencies to support child protection pathways. Your clinical expertise will guide decisionmaking and best practice, and you will respond to a wide range of situations with professionalism, sensitivity and confidence. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence safer, healthier futures for children and young people.

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About Us

Health New Zealand Waitemata provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas. It has the largest population of any district health area.

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About you

You will be passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable tamariki and whanau and committed to working collaboratively within the health service and across agencies to achieve meaningful and lasting change. You bring strong communication, collaboration and relationshipbuilding skills, along with excellent organisational and IT capability. Your approach is proactive and cando, enabling you to take initiative, respond constructively to challenges, and work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

You are confident navigating emerging or undefined processes and can operate well in fastmoving, evolving environments. You bring proven clinical nursing leadership, a passion for child protection supported by a dedication to reducing health inequities for Maori and Pacific tamariki. Above all, you are focused on delivering highquality health responses that place the safety and wellbeing of tamariki at the centre of your work.

You will also bring a minimum of five years postregistration experience, demonstrated Level 4 Child Health Nursing expertise, and postgraduate study preferably in Child Health Nursing.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

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To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 9th February 2026

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