Nurse Team Lead - Primary Care

About the Role

Please note : This position is not suitable for OSCE candidates. We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses with proven leadership capability and practice experience within New Zealand.

This is your chance to step into a pivotal leadership role as Nurse Team Lead , guiding high-quality primary care and GP nursing services across multiple sites. You'll not only have the opportunity to embed Tikanga Māori principles into care delivery, but also receive support to pursue your Nurse Practitioner pathway , strengthening your career and clinical expertise if that is part of your career goals.

What's on offer

• Monday to Friday, business hours - enjoy true work / life balance
• Leadership opportunity spanning multiple sites
• Structured support for those progressing towards Nurse Practitioner pathway

Benefits

• Annual reimbursement for APC and registration fees
• Celebrate your birthday with a dedicated day off
• No overtime or after-hours obligations - clinic hours 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
• Build meaningful connections within your local community
• Say goodbye to rotating rosters and shift work with a consistent schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Registered Nurses across 4 clinics in the Waikato region, ensuring smooth daily operations and high service standards
• Provide expert clinical assessments and outstanding nursing care
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with patients and their whānau
• Utilise advanced nursing skills : wound management, immunisations, triaging, cervical screening
• Empower patients and whānau through education and personalised care plans
• Ensure accurate, timely patient documentation with a focus on detail
• Embed Tikanga Māori principles across all aspects of care

Skills and Experience

• Current NZ Registered Nurse with an active APC
• Previous leadership experience in primary care or general practice is essential
• Certified in immunisation and cervical smear-taking
• A supportive, proactive leader with a collaborative style
• Calm, composed under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with colleagues, patients, and whānau

This is a rewarding opportunity to combine your nursing expertise with leadership while being supported to grow towards a Nurse Practitioner role if that is on your horizon. Lead with purpose, shape the future of primary care, and make a lasting difference in your community.

👉 Apply now to take the next step in your career.

Reference : 206497

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Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Deb Glen on +64 27 203 5661 or dglen@frontlinehealth.co.nz quoting the reference number above.

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Consultant

dglen@frontlinehealth.co.nz

Reference number : 206497

Profession : Healthcare & MedicalNursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health

Company : Frontline Health Auckland

Date posted : 2nd Sep, 2025