Te Omanga Hospice is a charitable trust that provides specialist palliative care to patients and their whānau in the Hutt Valley living with a life-limiting or terminal illness. Our vision is that everyone with palliative needs in our community receives equitable, responsive, and proactive care. We hold our values close to our heart, with respect, partnership, compassion and learning at the core of everything we do.
We celebrate different perspectives and are committed to creating an equal and inclusive workplace. The community we support is diverse, and it is important to us that diversity is reflected in the team here at Te Omanga.
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Nurse Manager - Community Team, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, high‑quality, patient and whānau‑centred palliative care in the community. You will oversee day‑to‑day service coordination, maintain clinical standards, and support a high‑performing, culturally safe, team environment.
This is a role that combines leadership, clinical expertise, service development and quality improvement. You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and champion equitable outcomes for Māori.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support the community nursing team to deliver safe, holistic, culturally responsive care.
Provide clinical oversight, coaching, mentoring and professional development support.
Oversee community service coordination including triage, caseload management, admissions and discharges.
Foster strong partnerships with all stakeholders.
Lead quality improvement, service development initiatives, and evidence‑based practice.
Support recruitment, workforce planning and effective resource management.
Maintain strong communication across teams and represent Te Omanga within internal and external forums.
Desired Skills and Experience
ABOUT YOU
You will bring:
Proven leadership and people‑management experience.
Senior-level nursing expertise with specialist palliative care knowledge.
A postgraduate qualification in health leadership-management and/or palliative care.
Registration with the Nursing Council of NZ and a current APC.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust and collaboration.
A commitment to cultural safety, equity, and upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing clinical and operational demands.
A full NZ driver's licence.
WHY TE OMANGA?
Join a warm, supportive team grounded in partnership, respect, compassion and learning.
Make a meaningful difference every day for patients and whānau in our community.
Be part of a respected service with a strong culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
If you are a compassionate, confident nursing leader who is committed to delivering outstanding palliative care, we would love to hear from you.
Feel free to contact us for a confidential conversation. Applications close on 25 March.
