Public Health Nurse - Taranaki - NPHS

Marketplace; Stratford; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on nursing collective

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Stratford, Taranaki, is seeking a Public Health Nurse to deliver community-based public health nursing, focusing on population health assessment, prevention, and evidence-based practice. You will work with diverse whānau, apply Te Tiriti principles, maintain APC, and contribute to equitable health outcomes.

This is a permanent, full-time position paid on the nursing collective.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Council registration as an RN with APC.
• Commitment to whole-of-life vaccinator when required.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously.
• Commitment to improving equitable outcomes for whānau and communities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver public health nursing services across the community.
• Assess population health and determinants of health with a primary prevention focus.
• Provide evidence-based public health nursing care and advice.
• Engage with whānau and diverse communities to promote wellbeing.
• Apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice and professional judgement.

Skills

Public health nursing knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Māori health models understanding

PMS IT proficiency

Vaccination administration

Driver's Licence

Cultural capability

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Tools

Patient Management Systems (PMS)

Job description

# Public Health Nurse - Taranaki - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Taranaki## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Nurse role*** **Permanent Full-time position, Location – Stratford, Taranaki Region*** **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 **Tuesday, 3 November 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Priyanka Sharma via [e-mail]## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Te Whatu Ora || Location: | Taranaki || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 20-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 03-Nov-2026 || Reference: | HNZ/1948115A |