Posted 16 July, 2026
Lead Nurse
Primary Health Care Ltd
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: f817b06ddf136584
Job Description
You will be an experienced primary health care nurse with a current annual practising certificate with proven leadership capability and a passion for improving community health outcomes. Qualifications and Experience Have significant experience within the Primary Health Care sector Have previous nursing leadership experience (essential) Demonstrate the ability to lead, direct and support nurses to work effectively within their scope of practice to maintain high standards of clinical governance and quality improvement Have experience developing, implementing and refining clinical processes to support efficient and safe service delivery Be an independent vaccinator and cervical smear taker Ideally hold a postgraduate qualification in nursing (or be working towards one) Understand, or willingness to deepen your understanding of, the Treaty of Waitangi, Te Ao Māori, equity, and cultural competencies Be flexible, adaptable and thrive in a busy team environment Be computer literate with experience in PMS systems (Indici preferred) and MS Office Demonstrate strong time management, organisational and communication skills We are looking for someone who genuinely cares about their community, is up for a challenge, and is ready to shape this role to drive excellence in nursing practice. What we offer The opportunity to join a highly skilled and friendly team who are passionate about their community A supportive work environment that values collaboration and innovation A strong commitment to equity and upholding the Treaty of Waitangi Investment in your ongoing professional development and leadership growth A genuine commitment to your health and wellbeing About the team Waihi Beach Medical Centre is owned by Primary Health Care Limited (PHCL). Our vision is to deliver primary care that supports all people to thrive by realising their health and wellbeing potential. PHCL takes a proactive approach to delivering the best care for each patient, supported by multi-disciplinary and non-clinical practice teams. We have a strong equity focus on improving outcomes for Māori and Pasifika, and our collaborative approach ensures our services reflect the communities we serve — because we know health isn’t ‘one size fits all’. We believe in giving people choice in how they receive primary health care services, using data and connected systems to measure our impact and continuously improve. With 200 staff across 9 rural and urban practices in Hamilton, Taranaki, Tokoroa and Waihi Beach, we care for approximately 46,000 enrolled patients. PHCL is owned by Ventures, part of Pinnacle Incorporated. How to apply Please reach out to Nik Morais at [email protected] to arrange a kōrero before applying, if that would be helpful for you. Otherwise, please apply below. We will be screening applications as they are received and may move swiftly to interview before the advert closes (this may vary depending on application numbers). You may be asked to complete a brief pre-interview phone screen. Please let us know in your application if you require any specific accommodations during our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr