Unit Coordinator

CHT Care Homes is a trusted, not-for-profit organisation with over 60 years of experience supporting older New Zealanders. With 21 homes across the North Island, we’re proudly values-led—centred on care, compassion, comfort, companionship and connectedness.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Unit Coordinator with us, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional, resident-centred care. Every day you will:
• Provide strong clinical leadership, supporting staff, coordinating workloads and fostering a positive team culture.
• Lead by example in delivering high-quality, person-centred care that prioritises resident safety, dignity and wellbeing.
• Coordinate individualised care plans and clinical reviews in partnership with residents, families/whānau and the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote quality improvement, infection control, safe practice, compliance and high standards of clinical documentation.
• Support the Clinical Coordinator with audits, resource management, quality initiatives and wider clinical responsibilities.

Your work will directly enhance the wellbeing, comfort, and dignity of our residents.
What We’re Looking For
• A current NZ Registered Nurse practising certificate
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Genuine compassion and a passion for caring for older people
• Excellent clinical assessment and communication skills
• Confidence in leading and supporting care staff
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to continuous learning
• Comfort using standard IT and clinical systems

Benefits of working at CHT
• Long service leave and recognition for your commitment
• An annual shoe voucher—because comfort matters
• Ongoing training, development, and leadership opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives and EAP support
• The reassurance of working for a not-for-profit that reinvests in its people, care homes, and resident experience
If you’re looking for purposeful nursing work in a beautiful location—and want to be part of a supportive, values-driven team—this is the place for you.
Join us at CHT and bring comfort, care, and connection to our residents every day