Public Health Nurse (Part‑Time) — Community Impact

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is hiring a Public Health Nurse in Auckland. This permanent part-time role (0.8–0.9 FTE) is based on the North Shore and aligned with the nursing collective.

The service focuses on population health, prevention, and equitable wellbeing outcomes, with opportunities to engage whanau and communities. You will work with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, collaborate with teams, and deliver nursing care to diverse families while advancing your professional development

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Proficient or Expert Registered Nurse with an Annual Practising Certificate.
• Experience in child and whanau health.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously.
• Commitment to professional development and equitable outcomes for underserved communities.
• Willingness to become a whole-of-life authorised vaccinator.

Responsibilities

• Deliver public health nursing services across the community with focus on primary prevention and population health.
• Utilise evidence-based practice to assess health determinants and provide competent care and advice within scope.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Public health nursing

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Nursing degree

Annual Practising Certificate (NZ)

Tools

Patient Management Systems

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is hiring a Public Health Nurse in Auckland. This permanent part-time role (0.8–0.9 FTE) is based on the North Shore and aligned with the nursing collective.

The service focuses on population health, prevention, and equitable wellbeing outcomes, with opportunities to engage whanau and communities. You will work with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, collaborate with teams, and deliver nursing care to diverse families while advancing your professional development