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Posted 06 August, 2026

Māori Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Inpatient Group Hillmorton Hospital

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Christchurch, South Island 29d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. Nau mai, haere mai. We're looking for an experiencedregistered nurse to join our acute inpatient service as our Māori ClinicalNurse Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to lead with purpose andinfluence nursing practice across our acute inpatient service and bringing a TeAo Māori perspective to everyday clinical care. About the Role As our Māori Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will providenursing leadership that strengthens the care we provide to tāngata whaiora andwhānau with complex needs within our inpatient mental health service. Workingalongside nursing leaders and clinical teams, you'll support the delivery ofevidenced-informed nursing practice through a Te Ao Māori lens, helping tobuild confidence and competence in clinical decision making, whilst ensuringtikanga is reflected in everyday practice. You will work collaboratively across the service to supporta nursing culture built on equity, inclusion and professionalism underpinned byTe Tiriti o Waitangi. You will foster strong relationships between nursing andother teams, sharing your clinical and cultural knowledge, ensuring Māoriperspectives are embedded, and supporting innovation and quality improvementthat achieve better outcomes for tāngata whaiora and their whānau. About You You will be an experienced registered nurse with strongclinical knowledge and the confidence to work alongside staff in a busyinpatient environment. You will be comfortable having courageous conversations,respectfully challenging practice where needed, and advocating for approachesthat are grounded in both evidenced-informed care and Te Ao Māori. Skills and Experience Current annual practicingcertificate with scope to work in mental health Minimum of 3 yearsclinical nursing experience in a tertiary level specialist mental healthservice Confidence to influenceclinical practice, challenge established ways of working where required,and advocate for equitable outcomes for Māori Post-Graduate Diploma inrelevant field Excellent communicationskills and the ability to build trust with tāngata whaiora, whānau, andcolleagues Strong organisationalskills and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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