Clinical Placement Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

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Healthcare Academy of New Zealand is seeking a structured, proactive Clinical Placement Coordinator for maternity-cover duties at HANZ Auckland Central Campus. This fixed-term role through June 2027 coordinates clinical placements across private healthcare settings, manages host-provider partnerships, and ensures Nursing Council requirements while supporting students and staff. The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to balance multiple priorities, and builds strong relationships with providers, academic teams and learners. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and CRM systems, plus clear communication and problem-solving skills, are essential. To apply, send your resume and a tailored cover letter highlighting relevant coordination experience, immediate availability, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice. Equal opportunity employer; diverse applicants welcome.

Company Description

Healthcare Academy of New Zealand (HANZ) is proud to be the first private tertiary provider in New Zealand to deliver the New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing under the Nursing Council's new scope of practice. As part of Yoobee Colleges Limited, we are committed to preparing confident, compassionate and capable Enrolled Nurses who will make a meaningful contribution to the health workforce. 

We're looking for an organised, proactive and relationship-focused Clinical Placement Coordinator to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral role in supporting nursing ākonga and our clinical partners, ensuring every placement is well planned, well supported and delivers an exceptional learning experience. 

Healthcare Academy of New Zealand is part of Yoobee Colleges Limited, New Zealand’s largest Private Training Establishment, with 7,000 students enrolled across the five schools, colleges, and academies. 

Learn more about us on https://www.healthcareacademy.ac.nz/  

Job Description

Clinical Placement Coordinator
Location: Auckland CBD
Full-Time | Fixed-Term | HANZ Auckland Central Campus 

Please note this is a fixed-term opportunity covering maternity leave, ending in June 2027. Immediately available candidates preferred. 

About the role: 

Working closely with the Strategic Relationships and Development Lead, you will coordinate the operational delivery of clinical placements across a wide range of private healthcare settings. 

You will be instrumental in ensuring the host provider partnerships are successfully supported through excellent coordination and communication. 

This is a fast-paced role requiring exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will work closely with healthcare providers, academic staff and students to ensure placements are coordinated efficiently, Nursing Council requirements are met and issues are resolved promptly. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate clinical placements for nursing ākonga across a range of private healthcare settings, including student allocations, placement schedules and associated documentation. 
• Support the day-to-day management of established placement partnerships through regular communication with healthcare providers. 
• Provide operational support to the Strategic Relationships and Development Lead to ensure successful delivery of clinical placements. 
• Assist with preceptor training course enrolments. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement of placement processes and systems. 
• Uphold and promote the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori and culturally safe practice.

Qualifications

About You: 

You are highly organised, enjoy working with people and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same. You take pride in delivering excellent service, building positive working relationships and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes. 

To be successful, you'll have: 

• Experience coordinating programmes, projects, services or schedules. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. 

• Strong relationship-building, communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• Confidence using Microsoft Office 365 and databases or CRM systems. 

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. 

• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team. 

• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes. 

• An understanding of, or commitment to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice. 

Experience in healthcare, tertiary education, workforce coordination or student placements would be advantageous but is not essential.

Additional Information

Why work with us?  

This is an opportunity to contribute to an innovative organisation helping address New Zealand's future healthcare workforce needs. 

At HANZ you'll enjoy: 

• Meaningful work supporting the education of future Enrolled Nurses. 

• A collaborative, supportive and values-driven team. 

• Variety and autonomy in a role where your contribution makes a real difference. 

• Opportunities to build your skills within healthcare education and clinical placement coordination. 

• A workplace committed to innovation, continuous improvement and excellence. 

If you're an exceptional coordinator who enjoys building positive relationships and making programmes run seamlessly, we'd love to hear from you. 

To Apply: 

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted as applications are received.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.