Occupational Health Nurse

Habit Group; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for business travel

Annual professional development budget

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Habit Health in Tauranga seeks a nursing professional for an Occupational Health Nurse position serving the Bay of Plenty region. You will deliver high-quality occupational health services across clients, contributing to efficient service delivery and positive health outcomes.

Regular travel within the Bay of Plenty is required. You will work across occupational health, social rehabilitation, concussion, and vocational rehabilitation with a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with NZ Annual Practising Certificate.
• Experience in occupational health nursing is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Privacy and Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical occupational health assessments and provide clear feedback to clients.
• Maintain accurate documentation and timely reporting.
• Manage equipment, scheduling and patient management systems.
• Build relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Promote services and identify opportunities to support customers.
• Support clients to achieve positive health and return-to-work outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Proactive approach

Team collaboration

NZ Driver Licence

Education

RN or EN with NZ Practising Certificate

Tools

Clinical systems

Digital technologies

Job description

Location: Bay of Plenty - Tauranga - Girven Road

Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Habit Health is one of New Zealand's leading providers of integrated healthcare, rehabilitation, occupational health, and wellbeing services. With clinics and service locations across Aotearoa, we partner with individuals, employers, insurers, and government agencies to deliver high-quality care that supports recovery, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.

Our multidisciplinary teams work across a broad range of services, including occupational health, vocational rehabilitation, concussion management, pain services, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, and social rehabilitation. We are passionate about helping people live healthier lives while supporting organisations to create safer, more productive workplaces.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a nursing professional seeking an Occupational Health Nurse position based in beautiful Tauranga. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality occupational health services to a diverse range of clients across the Bay of Plenty region while contributing to efficient and effective service delivery.

Your nursing assessment skills, clinical judgement, and proactive communication style will help organisations keep their people healthy, safe, and thriving at work. This is a varied and rewarding role with opportunities to work across occupational health, social rehabilitation, concussion, and vocational rehabilitation services.

Due to the nature of the role, regular travel throughout the Bay of Plenty region will be required.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical occupational health assessments and provide clear, practical feedback to clients
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely reporting
• Manage equipment, scheduling, and patient management systems efficiently
• Build strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders
• Promote our services and identify opportunities to support new and existing customers
• Support clients to achieve positive health, wellbeing, and return-to-work outcomes

The Benefits of Working With Us

• Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience
• Annual professional development budget and ongoing learning opportunities
• Company vehicle for business-related travel
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Regular social events, recognition programmes, and team initiatives
• Wellbeing support including annual flu vaccinations, eye exams, and access to EAP services
• Discounts across a range of products and services
• The opportunity to enjoy the Bay of Plenty lifestyle while building a rewarding career

About You

You will be a confident and organised nursing professional who enjoys building relationships and making a positive difference in workplace health. You will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with a valid NZ Annual Practising Certificate
• Experience in occupational health nursing (preferred)
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills
• A professional, proactive, and solutions‑focused approach
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Privacy and Health & Safety requirements
• Confidence using clinical systems and digital technologies
• A current, full NZ Driver Licence