Public Health Nurse - Hamilton - NPHS

New Zealand Government; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking two permanent Public Health Nurses to deliver community-based public health nursing services in Hamilton. The role emphasizes population health assessment, primary prevention, and evidence-based practice within NPHS.

Candidates should hold current NZ Nursing Council registration and an Annual Practising Certificate, with experience in child and whanau health and a commitment to equitable health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse
• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Experience in child and whanau health
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Commitment to equitable health outcomes for underserved whānau and communities
• Be prepared to work towards, or already be, a whole-of-life authorised vaccinator
• Competence in applying Māori health models to nursing practice
• Demonstrated use of Patient Management Systems IT
• Attention to detail and commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse children, young people and their families
• Respectful and responsive to Whaikaha and persons living with disabilities
• Full driver’s licence

Responsibilities

• Deliver public health nursing services across the community
• Focus on population health assessment and primary prevention
• Collaborate with the NPHS and Health NZ teams to improve health outcomes
• Engage with diverse communities in a culturally safe manner
• Maintain high professional standards and ongoing quality improvement

Skills

Advanced nursing knowledge

Reflective practice

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Able to work in a diverse community

Education

Nursing registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Tools

Patient Management Systems IT

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Nurse role*** **Two permanent Public Health Nurse opportunities available (0.8 FTE - 1.0 FTE)****, Location – Hamilton*** **Paid on the relevant nursing collective**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations, from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. **About the Role** As a Public Health Nurse, you will deliver public health nursing services across the community. Public health nursing includes assessment of population health, attention to the multiple determinants of health, an emphasis on primary prevention, and continued commitment to best evidence-based public health nursing practice. **About the Service** The public health nursing team is part of the National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, and work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored. **About you** As a successful candidate, you will show and understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and be skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role. You build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and model an agile approach, you learn quickly, and adapt fast. You can utilise advanced nursing knowledge and skills through reflective practice, critical thinking and professional judgement to provide competent care and advice while working to the top of your scope. * Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate* Child and whanau health-related experience* Ability to work within a team and autonomously* An ongoing commitment to professional development* A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for underserved whānau and communities* Be prepared to work towards, or already be, a whole-of-life authorised vaccinator* Demonstrated competence in the application of Māori health models to Nursing practice* Proven experience using Patient Management Systems Information Technology* An eye for detail and commitment to continuous quality improvement* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability and passion to work with a diverse range of children, young people and their family's whanau.* Respectful and responsive to Whaikaha and persons living with disabilities.* Full Driver's Licence**Working at Health New Zealand** Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. **How to Apply** To apply please click “**apply now**.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by **Wednesday, 7 October 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Priyanka Sharma via [e-mail]