Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse
- Part-time/Full time - permanent position
- Up to 32 hours per week
- Auckland or Wellington office
Ko wai tātou | Who we are
The purpose of the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) is to promote and protect health and disability services consumers' rights and to facilitate the fair and efficient resolution of complaints relating to infringement of those rights.
As New Zealand's health watchdog, the Commissioner is involved in a wide spectrum of health concerns to ensure accountability in the healthcare system and promote high standards of care.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Do you have a passion for contributing to quality improvement of the health and disability services provided to older people in Aotearoa New Zealand? ‘The Aged Care Commissioner is seeking experienced registered nurses to provide advice on clinical issues which arise in the assessment and management of complaints and investigations involving older people.
This would be an ideal position/s for someone seeking to utilise their expertise as an advisor, whilst maintaining clinical practice in a relevant setting.
Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū te haere | What you'll need to be successful:
- A current annual practising certificate.
- Proven ability to accurately identify clinical issues and gaps in clinical information.
- Expertise in answering complex clinical questions and providing advice on clinical issues.
- Experience as a registered nurse in aged care facility care, preferably with relevant clinical leadership experience.
- Clinical Governance experience.
- A desire to remain up to date through continuous learning.
- A well-developed understanding of the health and disability sector in New Zealand.
- Highly developed communication and analytical skills.
- Understanding of equity issues in the delivery of healthcare.
- A well-developed understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi.
- Sound understanding of the New Zealand health and disability sector and consumer rights issues.
- Ability to make good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement taking a restorative practice approach.
Awhe utu - Salary range
As part of our remuneration framework the annual base salary range for 1 FTE for the position is from $96,566 to $120,708. Note: KiwiSaver / employer contribution is in additional to your base salary.
We offer a range of benefits including:
• Four weeks annual leave and 15 days sick leave
• EAP service
• Flexible working opportunities, including working from home (3 Days in the office and up to 2 days at home)
• Discounts on health insurance
• Learning and professional development opportunities
This is a great opportunity to apply your clinical expertise to help resolve complaints and promote health and disability system improvements. Apply now if you're ready to make a difference.
Me pēhea te tono - How to apply
All applicants must complete the online HDC application form to be considered. Applications can be submitted via https://www.hdc.org.nz/careers/. Your CV and Cover Letter can be attached within the application.
To download the Nursing Advisor position description, please click here.
E-mail enquiries to recruitment@hdc.org.nz
Applications for this role close 24 August 2025.