Charge Nurse Manager

• Waikato Hospital
• Charge Nurse Manager Ward M08 Neuro Surgery
• Aligned to the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery MECA

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

We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Registered Nurse to join the Surgery Anaesthesia Directorate as Charge Nurse Manager of Ward M08, a 21-bed tertiary Neurosurgical Ward at Waikato Hospital.

This is a senior leadership role providing clinical and operational oversight of a complex inpatient service, while contributing to hospital-wide patient flow, quality, safety, and service performance.

As a member of the Surgery Anaesthesia leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality care, supporting workforce development, and driving continuous improvement within a dynamic tertiary environment.

In this position, you will provide visible and effective leadership to a skilled nursing team and will be responsible for:

• Leading inpatient care delivery and supporting effective patient flow
• Providing operational oversight of the ward, including staffing, resources, and daily coordination
• Managing incidents, risks, and quality improvement initiatives
• Leading and contributing to service improvement and change projects
• Supporting and developing staff to deliver excellent, patient-centred care
• Collaborating with medical, allied health, and wider hospital services to optimise outcomes

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About you

You are an experienced nurse leader who brings a strong clinical background and a collaborative leadership style. You will have:

• A minimum of 5 years nursing experience in a tertiary hospital setting
• A relevant postgraduate qualification
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including leading change and improvement initiatives
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• A clear patient-centred focus with sound operational judgement
• The ability to lead effectively within a complex, fast-paced clinical environment

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

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 27 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at shivani.kulkarni@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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