- Permanent role, 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week)
- A supportive multidisciplinary team with strong professional supervision.
- Ongoing professional development and opportunities for academic advancement.
- A chance to influence service delivery and health equity outcomes.
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
- Provide specialist continence assessments and interventions to adults living in the community.
- Act as a clinical resource and advisor to nursing and allied health staff.
- Lead education and quality improvement initiatives in continence care.
- Engage in service development and research to enhance continence services.
- Partner with whānau and community providers to ensure equitable and accessible care.
- This role requires a current Vulnerable Children's Act (VCA) clearance.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist or Advanced Clinician Physiotherapist to join our Adult Community Services team at Te Toka Tumai Auckland. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with specialist expertise in continence to provide clinical leadership, drive best practice, and improve outcomes for patients living in the community.
For more information about the role, please see the position descriptions below:
Physiotherapy Advanced Clinician Position Description
Nurse Specialist Position Description
About you
- You will be a Registered Nurse or Physiotherapist with a current APC and hold a postgraduate qualification in continence care or a related field.
- You’ll have a minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience, including working at a senior or advanced practice level.
- A strong understanding of continence assessment, treatment planning and education is essential.
- You’ll be confident working autonomously and collaboratively across primary and secondary services.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, partnership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive care is essential.
- A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence is essential
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Charge Nurse Manager Samantha Hill on sammckinnon@adhb.govt.nz.
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
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Joseph Ciao – Recruitment Consultant via joseph.ciao@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.