What we are looking for
We are seeking an experienced Regional Clinical Lead to provide senior nursing leadership across a defined cluster of clinics.
This role works in close partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer , operational leaders and Charge Nurses to drive nursing strategy, workforce capability, nurse-led models of care and clinical excellence across the region.
Increasing nurse-led consults, supporting nurse prescribing, and strengthening population health outcomes sit at the core of this role.
The opportunity - Based across Ellerslie as well as 5 South/ East Auckland based clinics
As Regional Clinical Lead, you will:
- Provide visible, senior clinical leadership to Charge Nurses and nursing teams across the cluster
- Coach, mentor and develop nursing leaders, fostering high performance and professional accountability
- Lead implementation of Tamaki Health's nursing strategic priorities at a regional level
- Drive growth in nurse-led consults, planned care and nurse prescribing models
- Support workforce planning, recruitment, rostering guidance and skill-mix optimisation
- Lead regional health target initiatives including immunisation, cervical screening, diabetes and CVDRA
- Remove barriers to opportunistic screening and dashboard utilisation across clinics
- Partner with Cluster Managers and Charge Nurses to deliver safe, efficient and patient-centred services
- Provide clinical governance oversight, quality improvement leadership and audit support
- Contribute to policy development, clinical standards and evidence-based practice
- Ensure Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments are embedded within regional quality and nursing plans
- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external providers and professional bodies
Your background
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Current New Zealand Registered Nurse registration and APC
- Proven senior nursing leadership experience within Primary Care, Community Health or a complex clinical environment
- Strong people leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring and performance managing nursing teams
- Experience implementing nurse-led models of care and supporting workforce development
- Sound understanding of population health targets, funding streams and primary care systems
- Strong clinical governance, quality improvement and change management capability
- Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
- Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a genuine commitment to health equity
- High professional standards, initiative and alignment with Tamaki Health values
- Full legal right to work in New Zealand and compliance with the Vulnerable Children Act
Why this organisation?
A rare opportunity to lead at scale within a values-led organisation that genuinely empowers nursing leadership.
You'll benefit from:
- Direct partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer and senior executive leadership
- The opportunity to shape nursing strategy across a regional clinic network
- A strong organisational focus on equity, accessibility and community health outcomes
- Investment in leadership development and professional growth
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where nursing voice matters
Ready to lead at a regional level?
If you are a senior Nurse Leader looking to influence strategy, develop future nursing leaders and drive meaningful health outcomes across communities, we would love to hear from you.
RWR HEALTH
If this role is not quite right for you, please visit our website to view all current opportunities:
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Lewis Howells
E: lewish@rwrhealth.co.nz
M: +64 22 588 7252
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