Latest New Zealand Nursing Job Vacancy 2026
Job Overview
Job Title: Nurse Specialist – Ward 42
Employer: Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora, Te Toka Tumai Auckland
Location: Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
Department: Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit – Ward 42
Job Type: Permanent, Part-time
Hours: 0.6 FTE
Date Listed: 7 October 2026
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Job Reference: ADHB25173
Experience: Minimum 3 years in cardiothoracic or surgical specialty
Registration: Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and current Annual Practising Certificate required. NZ Government Jobs
Official vacancy: View the official New Zealand Government job advertisement
About the Position
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Registered Nurse to work as a Nurse Specialist in the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit at Auckland City Hospital.
Ward 42 provides care for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. The successful nurse will work with a specialist multidisciplinary team and provide expert nursing care and coordination throughout the thoracic surgical pathway.
The position involves working across different healthcare settings and coordinating care from pre-hospital and acute care through planned care and follow-up. NZ Government Jobs
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Specialist will:
- Provide expert nursing care to cardiothoracic and thoracic surgical patients.
- Coordinate patient care across the thoracic surgical pathway.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary team clinics.
- Provide patient and whānau education and support.
- Assess and triage patients and communicate with medical teams.
- Recognise and respond to deterioration in complex patients.
- Promote continuity and quality of care.
- Provide specialist advice and clinical support to other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in quality-improvement initiatives.
- Work independently while collaborating with the wider healthcare team. NZ Government Jobs
Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ).
- A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
- At least 3 years of experience in cardiothoracic or surgical nursing.
- Extensive cardiothoracic knowledge and clinical experience.
- Advanced clinical skills relating to the thoracic patient pathway.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Commitment to equitable health outcomes for Māori and Pacific peoples.
- Relevant postgraduate study or willingness to work toward a postgraduate clinical qualification.
- Ability to lead quality-improvement projects.
- Ability to work autonomously. NZ Government Jobs
Salary
The individual vacancy does not publish a specific salary figure. It states that applicants should refer to the applicable Health New Zealand/NZNO arrangements.
For general context, Health New Zealand currently publishes a registered-nurse base salary range of approximately NZD $77,000–$109,000, while designated senior nursing roles have a published range of approximately NZD $116,000–$166,000. Actual remuneration depends on the position, experience and applicable agreement. Health New Zealand
Information for International Nurses
This particular position requires New Zealand Nursing Council registration and a current APC, so an overseas nurse would need to satisfy New Zealand’s registration requirements before being eligible for this role. NZ Government Jobs
Health New Zealand states that nursing is a Tier 1 Green List occupation, and eligible internationally qualified nurses with an appropriate job offer from an accredited employer may qualify for the Straight to Residence pathway. However, immigration eligibility depends on the individual’s circumstances and should be checked through Immigration New Zealand. Health New Zealand
For overseas nurses, the Nursing Council of New Zealand provides information about the registration process for internationally qualified nurses. Nursing Council
How to Apply
Applicants should:
- Prepare an updated nursing CV.
- Prepare a cover letter explaining their cardiothoracic/surgical nursing experience.
- Demonstrate current NZNC registration and APC.
- Apply through the official Health New Zealand recruitment system.
- Quote Job Reference: ADHB25173.
- Apply before 16 October 2026.
Important: Health New Zealand says applications may be reviewed as they are received and the recruitment process may proceed before the advertised closing date. Therefore, suitable candidates should apply early.
Recruitment contact: Princess Marufu – Nurse Unit Manager
Email:PrincessM@adhb.govt.nz
For recruitment/accessibility or technical questions, the vacancy lists Jeanine Taccad, Recruitment Consultant at http://Jeanine.Taccad@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.