Whakarongo ake au ki te tangi ā te mātui.  Tuī tuī tuituia.
Whakarongo ake ai, whāia te iti Kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei.

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Click this link to find out more about our breath-taking landscapes and rich Maori culture.

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

The Nurse Leader Eastern Bay of Plenty is an important new role at Te Whatu Ora – Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty where you will be an integral member of the senior nursing leadership team across the district.

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer Toi Ora (or their delegate), you will provide expert nursing leadership across the senior nursing team (Chief Nursing Officers and Nurse Leaders) for the achievement of strategic priorities directly relevant to Whakatāne hospital and Eastern Bay of Plenty populations. You will also provide nursing direction to a cluster of senior nurses based at Whakatāne Hospital and senior nurses who manage or deliver care across whole of district services including renal, diabetes and faster cancer treatment services.

As the Nurse Leader Eastern Bay of Plenty you will champion Toi Ora competent nursing practice and health equity for Māori.

He korero mōu - About You

You are a Senior Nursing Clinician with significant experience in a large complex health care organisation in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Your practice experience demonstrates commitment to the provision of a quality service demonstrated by advanced knowledge and experience with acute and or elective nursing services.

You have a deep understanding of the Eastern Bay community and demonstrated ability to build relationships with Mana Whenua.  You have deep knowledge of the articles and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a sound knowledge and experience of Māori models and frameworks of health care. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-house professional development
• Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Rosalind Jackson Chief Nursing Officer Rosalind.jackson@bopdhb.govt.nz or Linda Chalmers, Pou Haumanu, Te Pare ō Toi linda.chalmers@bopdhb.govt.nz

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.