Nurse Unit Manager - Bowen Icon Cancer Centre, Wellington Nz

Overview

Nurse Unit Manager – Bowen Icon Cancer Centre, Wellington | Bowen Icon Cancer Centre, Wellington | Full Time

Nurse Unit Manager – Bowen Icon Cancer Centre, Wellington

Seeking a senior nurse with advanced expertise in cancer treatment

Lead and grow within a highly innovative, patient-focused company

Supportive, collaborative and multi-disciplinary team environment

Competitive salary + professional development allowance + 5 weeks annual leave

Permanent full-time role (9-day fortnight)

Join a growing global organisation and provide exemplary patient care and oncology services

Applications review note :

Applications are reviewed as received and the role may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Early submission is encouraged.

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Nurse Manager to lead a skilled and dedicated nursing team in our well-established and highly regarded cancer treatment service.

This is a great opportunity for a senior oncology nurse who brings advanced clinical expertise, values leadership, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

You'll be part of a service with a proud history of delivering high-quality, whanau-centred care.

The role focuses on fostering strong collaboration across clinical teams and aligning operational and clinical priorities to ensure a seamless, patient-centred experience.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you'll help shape the culture of the service, support your team, and drive clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centred care through strong clinical leadership

Collaborating across disciplines to deliver seamless, equitable care

Leading a skilled and well-established nursing team with professionalism and heart

Fostering an environment where nursing practice is valued and supported to thrive

Managing resources effectively to support service delivery and continuous improvement

About You

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the strategic and hands-on aspects of leadership; someone who can guide, support, and inspire a team, while also being comfortable stepping in when needed.

You will need :

Minimum 5 years post-graduation experience, with extensive expertise and a strong passion for improving cancer outcomes through excellence in care (minimum 3 years).

Minimum 1 year's experience in a cancer treatment leadership position.

A collaborative, can-do attitude and the ability to lead by example

A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to its application in healthcare.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

A passion for developing others and fostering a positive, supportive team culture

About Us

The Bowen Icon Cancer Centre (BICC) is proudly owned by Oncology NZ, a joint venture between Evolution Healthcare and The Icon Group.

This partnership brings together expertise, innovation, and strengths of two leading healthcare organisations to deliver a unique model for private cancer care in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

The Icon Group is a leading integrated cancer care provider with a global reach across Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN, Mainland China and the United Kingdom.

Icon Cancer Centre operates a network of more than 45 centres in Australia and New Zealand, including day oncology hospitals, radiation oncology facilities and integrated centres that bring both oncology disciplines together.

The Group also provides services to support the operation of more than 70 pharmacies across Australia, and operates six compounding facilities under Slade Health in Australia and New Zealand, and Pharmaxo's Bath ASU brand in the United Kingdom.

Evolution Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in New Zealand, operating a diverse network of facilities across Wellington, Hawke's Bay, Tauranga, Auckland, and Hamilton.

The group includes six hospitals, five specialist day surgeries, and a dedicated maternity hospital, including Wakefield Hospital, Bowen Hospital, and Royston Hospital, along with related health and wellbeing businesses such as Proactive Healthcare, ABI Rehabilitation, and Evolve Rehabilitation.

For more information visit the Icon Group page : /

Evolution Healthcare is committed to high standards in private healthcare in New Zealand and to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

To Apply

Please attach a resume and cover letter showing why you'd love to join us and what makes you a great fit for the role.

Stories of our incredible people : /

Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.

Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs).

Some roles may require evidence of vaccination or non-susceptibility to specified VPDs.

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