Nurse Director (Operations) | Greymouth

• Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, South Island - Greymouth
• 1FTE - 40 hours per week
• Permanent full time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role As the Nurse Director (Operations), you will play a key role in ensuring excellence in rural clinical outcomes, aligning with the Health New Zealand, Te Tai o Poutini vision and values. You will work closely with senior leadership, including the General Manager, Director of Nursing, Operations Managers, and Nurse Director (Workforce), to lead and support nursing teams across the West Coast. This is a pivotal leadership position requiring strategic oversight, operational expertise, and a commitment to fostering a sustainable nursing workforce in a rural health environment. Key Responsibilities

• Workforce Leadership: Lead the daily nursing resource allocation across the region, ensuring nurse staffing meets demand and enables safe, high-quality patient care.
• Clinical & Operational Excellence: Provide expert guidance to operational leaders, ensuring all nursing services deliver equitable, culturally competent, and timely care.
• Leadership Development: Mentor, coach, and develop nursing leaders to empower excellence in leadership and management.
• Quality & Integration: Oversee the development and implementation of clinical processes, standards, and services that support a consistent, integrated rural healthcare system.
• Strategic Workforce Planning: Drive initiatives to support nursing workforce sustainability, including early pipeline development, recruitment, retention, and succession planning.
• One Team Approach: Champion a collaborative, patient-centred model that strengthens communication, teamwork, and service consistency across the Coast.
• Financial & Business Acumen: Co-develop and manage nursing budgets, ensuring sustainability and efficiency in resource allocation.

About You

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate (no conditions)
• Minimum 5 years’ senior management experience, including project management expertise
• Commitment to cultural competency training and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
• Proven leadership, management, and coaching/mentorship skills
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting and workforce planning
• In-depth knowledge of the New Zealand healthcare system, including accreditation and quality standards
• Full, clean NZ driver’s license
• High emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability
• In-depth knowledge of Employment Law, HPCA Act (2003), He Ara Oranga, and government health policies

Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you onboard if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is central to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Grey river. Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from, and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – to become part of our team. How to Apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr