Registered Nurse

New Zealand Government; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Tauranga Hospital's Maternity Unit invites registered nurses to join a midwife-led service to support wāhine, pēpi and whānau across antenatal, birthing and postnatal care. This part-time fixed-term role runs December 2026 to January 2028 on a 0.9 FTE roster across a 24/7 service.

You will collaborate with midwives, Lead Maternity Carers, obstetricians and lactation consultants, bringing your nursing expertise to a busy maternity environment that values

Qualifications

• You are a Registered Nurse with current NZ Nursing Council registration and annual practising certificate.
• Experience in acute or maternity-related nursing is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support wāhine, pēpi and whānau across antenatal, birthing and postnatal care.
• Work within a midwife-led service and collaborate with Midwives, Lead Maternity Carers, Obstetricians and Lactation Consultants.
• Contribute nursing expertise in a busy maternity environment with a 24/7 roster.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Cultural safety

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse with NZN Nursing Council registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Experience Tauranga, where a welcoming community, harbour setting, and easy access to the outdoors make it a great place to call homePart-time fixed-term position from December 2026 to January 2028 0.9 FTE, working rostered shifts across a 24/7 serviceBring your nursing expertise to maternity care, supporting wāhine, pēpi and whānau through an important time in their livesHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZelanders.

About the Role

Bring your nursing experience to Tauranga Hospital'sMaternity Unit, supporting wāhine, pēpi and whānau across antenatal, birthing and postnatal care. Working within a midwife-led service, you will contribute your nursing expertise while collaborating closely with Midwives, Lead Maternity Carers, Obstetricians and Lactation Consultants. This fixed-term opportunity offers varied clinical experience within a busy maternity environment where teamwork, responsive care and strong relationships are part of everyday practice.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Maternity Unit at Tauranga Hospital provides care around the clock, bringing together Midwives, nurses and specialist maternity professionals to support women and whānau throughout their maternity journey. It is a collaborative environment where different areas of expertise come together naturally, with a shared focus on safe, culturally responsive and whānau-centred care.
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About You

You are a Registered Nurse who is comfortable working in a busy clinical environment and genuinely enjoys being part of a close, multidisciplinary team. Calm and adaptable, you communicate well with wāhine and whānau and can respond confidently when care needs change. Experience in acute or maternity-related nursing will help you settle quickly into the role.

What you will bring:

• Current Nursing Council of NewZealand registration and Annual Practising Certificate
• Recent acute care or maternity-related nursing experience
• Confidence working within a busy clinical environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with Midwives and the wider multidisciplinary maternity team
• Commitment to culturally safe, respectful and whānau-centred care
• Flexibility to work rostered and rotating shifts across a 24/7 maternity service

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.