Clinical Nurse Manager - Intensive Care Unit & Patient At Risk Service

Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role

Location : Hutt Hospital

Contract : Permanent, 1.0 FTE

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora / Health New Zealand Staff. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora / Health New Zealand Staff

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

As an ICU Charge Nurse, every day brings the opportunity to lead a dynamic, diverse, and highly motivated team in delivering critical, life-saving care. You - ll be at the heart of decision-making, coordinating complex care with precision and compassion. This role offers the chance to drive meaningful improvements, mentor passionate clinicians, and contribute to a culture of excellence. If you're looking for a role where your leadership truly matters - and where every shift is a chance to make a difference - this is it.

About the Team / Service Location

Hutt Hospital - s ICU is an 8-bed, high-acuity unit now offering renal replacement therapy and a strong focus on clinical excellence and continuous improvement. Located in Lower Hutt - just minutes from Wellington - you - ll enjoy a vibrant, community-oriented lifestyle while leading a diverse team of senior nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of critical care alongside supportive SMOs and RMOs, with a clear plan for education, upskilling, and service development.

About you

Outcome-focused - You - re driven to deliver high-quality healthcare outcomes that make a real difference for patients and whanau

Proven leadership - You bring a strong track record of leading teams with clarity, confidence, and compassion

Flexible and agile - You adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments

Skilled prioritiser - You stay calm under pressure, making sound decisions while juggling multiple demands

Professional and values-led - You model integrity, accountability, and respect in every interaction

Strategically aware - You understand and align with organisational goals at local, regional, and national levels

Positive and proactive - You bring energy and optimism to your team, inspiring others through your approach

Performance-minded - You - re confident in addressing performance issues constructively to support team growth and service quality.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

All Health New Zealand staff are welcome to apply by clicking - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 21st September If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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