Associate Charge Nurse Manager or Associate Team Leader - Oranga Rangatira

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre, Waikato Hospital and Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora 135C Silverdale Road Hamilton
• Permanent, Fulltime 80 hours per fortnight
• Based across two locations and may include travel across the district
• This is a new exciting role focusing on supporting the integration of a new service model, Oranga Rangatira in collaboration with the leadership team.

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

The ACNM/ATL will work in close collaboration with the existing charge nurse manager (CNM) to manage and provide leadership support across the team. As the successful candidate, you will provide continued clinical coordination and expertise to enable an effective practice environment.  You will have delegated ongoing responsibilities from the CNM and provide direct care as required and clinical leadership for staff with coaching and supervision.

Key responsibilities:

•  Mental Health and Addictions Service in the Waikato are implementing transformation change to be a Māori led service. You will need to be able to embrace these changes and to support the implementation of a Māori led service within the team and the wider service.
• Work with the Charge Nurse Manager/Team Leader to support and lead a well-functioning mental health and addictions community team.
• To be committed to understanding the needs of the communities that we work in and building networks within them.
• To have sound decision making skills especially in high pressure situations.

To view the position description for Associate Charge Nurse Manager click here or for Associate Team Leader click here.

About the Team

The service has been named Oranga Rangatira to reflect the mana-enhancing intention. Note that ‘oranga’ in the general sense covers wellbeing, welfare, survival, health and living. The main description for a Rangatira is a first born or high ranking of a senior family in an iwi. However, the characteristics of a Rangatira includes utilising te reo Māori, tikanga, accessing marae, wahi tapu and access to whānau, hapu and iwi. These are all skills that will be offered to whānau under Te Ao Māori, to lift and build their identities, confidence and skills. 

This will be an integrated service that is offered to tāngata whaiora in the community and within a residential unit. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team (clinical and non-clinical roles) that fosters a culture of mutual respect, safe practice and acknowledges contributions from both cultural and clinical perspectives.

Part of your role will be to support mana whenua to exercise their kaitiakitanga and manākitanga obligations within the context of the service.

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

• Competency with Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
• A relevant graduate qualification and registration with relevant professional body.
• Experience with community networking and managing inter-sectoral relationships/partnerships.
• Have a passion for making a difference to the lives of tāngata whaiora and whānau.
• Display initiative and resourcefulness that will allow you to navigate the variety of challenges you could face.
• This is a challenging, diverse role which requires creativity, reliability and exceptional organisational skills.

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 Māori, 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 6 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at Robyn.Payne@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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