Careers
Careers
Current vacancies
We care for our people as much as they care for others
We value and respect the skills, experience and dedication of our people.
It’s for this reason that alongside subsidised health insurance, free annual health checks, long service recognition, and professional development support, our enhanced pay and benefits include:
- Nurses Appreciation Day as an additional day’s leave for permanent employees.
- Unlimited Mental Health & Physical Sick Leave for all permanent employees, for a 12-month trial during 2023.
- 5 weeks annual leave for staff who have 5+ years of service.
Southern Cross Healthcare is, in principle, committed to offering a premium pay and benefits package, and further reviews to pay and benefits are planned for 2023.
If you are passionate about supporting the health of New Zealanders, crave interesting and varied work, and enjoy being part of a supportive and collaborative team we would love to talk to you.
Taking care of
our healthcare workers
At Southern Cross Healthcare we strive to provide an environment where you feel supported, equipped for success and able to be your best.
The following articles outline the benefits we offer our employees:
Stuff Article published February 2023
Spinoff Article published March 2023
Give in a team committed to the best outcomes for patients.
Our core purpose is to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of people in Aotearoa. We operate with a not-for-profit ethos, with our profits remaining in New Zealand and reinvested in healthcare infrastructure, workforce and community health initiatives.
Our 3000 strong team includes 1600 passionate nurses and anaesthetic technicians, working alongside the 1200 medical specialists who are credentialled to operate at our hospitals.
The broader Southern Cross Healthcare network is New Zealand’s largest independent healthcare network; comprised of our wholly-owned and joint venture hospitals, specialist centres, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and workplace wellness providers across New Zealand.
This is an exciting time to join us, as we embark on our next stage of growth; focused on providing people-centred health care services to enhance patient journeys and health outcomes.
Thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
With an inclusive culture and diverse team, we actively promote a values-led workplace which embraces our core values - responsibility, respect, teamwork and aspiration.
If you are a high performing team player who shares our values and wants to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders, we would love to hear from you.
Opportunities exist in our surgical hospitals and support offices for theatre nurses, nurse educators, clinical and quality roles, ward nurses, anaesthetic technicians, sterile service specialists, health care assistants, and support functions from facilities management to digital services.
Southern Cross recognised as a great place for undergraduate nurses
Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital has been awarded with best Clinical Placement for Undergraduate Nursing Students by Wintec | Te Pūkenga.
Find out more here.
Shine in an environment which encourages and enables you
to be your best.
We foster high performing teams by supporting your success, encouraging skills growth, and providing opportunities to pursue continuous professional and personal development.
Committed to developing New Zealand’s surgical nursing workforce, our Nursing Council accredited Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) assesses practice against competencies.
We also identify future leaders across our business and deliver growth programmes for talent throughout the organisation, including Māori nurse development.
Nurse Entry to Practice (NETP)
The Nurse Entry To Practice (NETP) programme enables nursing graduates to consolidate and enhance their academic and clinical learning in a private surgical setting. A standardised learning programme is delivered across our hospital network.
Find out more and apply.
Grow with highly skilled people you can learn from.
If you’re passionate about contributing to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us or review our current vacancies
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