Public Health Nurses - North Shore - NPHS

Marketplace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 56,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Public Health Nurse roles in North Shore, Auckland, are offered as permanent part-time (0.8–0.9 FTE) positions with NPHS at Te Whatu Ora. You will deliver public health nursing services across the community, focusing on prevention and equity for diverse whānau.

Applicants require current Nursing Council registration, an Annual Practising Certificate, and a commitment to professional development. The role is paid on the nursing collective with opportunities to vaccinate and promote child health

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Proficient or Expert Registered Nurse and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Child and whānau health experience and a commitment to equitable outcomes.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously with a focus on quality improvement.
• Demonstrated competence in applying Māori health models to nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver public health nursing services across the community with an emphasis on prevention.
• Work towards Pae Ora outcomes by addressing determinants of health.
• Apply advanced nursing knowledge, reflectively and with professional judgement to provide care.
• Lead vaccination efforts as a whole-of-life authorised vaccinator where required.

Skills

Nursing registration

Annual practising certificate

Team collaboration

Professional development

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Vaccinator capability

Driver's licence

Māori health models

Patient Management Systems

Tools

Patient Management Systems

Job description

# Public Health Nurses - North Shore - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Auckland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Nurse role*** **Permanent part-time 0.8 / 0.9 FTE positions based in North Shore*** **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 National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, 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 Proficient or Expert 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* 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 families 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, 03 November 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett via [e-mail]## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Te Whatu Ora || Location: | Auckland || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 20-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 03-Nov-2026 || Reference: | HNZ/1938803 || Attachment: | PD Public Health Nurse - Northern - NPHS - July 2026.pdf (PDF, 295KB)Job Description |