Registered Nurse - Auckland Prison

Corrections; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Prison is seeking Registered Nurses to join the prison health team. These fixed-term positions provide opportunities to work across diverse clinical areas, with solutions oriented to complex primary health care within corrections facilities.

Enjoy a balanced schedule (no night shifts) while developing skills in mental health, emergencies, health education, and acute care, aligned to our Hōkai Rangi strategy and public safety goals.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in primary or secondary health care nursing.
• Diverse range of postgraduate clinical exposure.
• Ability to assess and respond to emergency situations.
• Motivation to learn and develop professionally.
• Non-judgmental approach to care.
• Triage experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive range of primary health care services within the prison health centres.
• Assess and manage health needs including physical and mental health, substance use, health education.
• Respond to emergencies and provide acute care as needed.

Skills

Emergency triage

Clinical experience

Postgraduate exposure

Learning mindset

Non-judgmental

Primary care

Job description

# Registered Nurse - Auckland Prison## About this role* Enjoy genuine work-life balance, diverse practice, and career growth* Develop skills in various health areas, from mental health to emergencies* Two four-month fixed term positions available at Auckland Prison**Mō te tūnga | About the role**Our Nurses benefit from a genuine work-life balance, avoiding night shift work while engaging in a diverse range of practice settings. They operate in an environment that not only supports them but also provides professional career opportunities. If you are seeking a rewarding and challenging work environment, possess adaptable clinical skills, and demonstrate strong organisational and communication abilities, a career in nursing at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) might be the right fit.Working in our prison health centres presents nurses with unique opportunities to develop and apply their skills across a broad spectrum of clinical areas. Daily responsibilities involve providing a comprehensive range of primary health care services, assessing and managing individuals with various health needs, including physical and mental health, substance abuse, health education, and responding to emergencies while offering acute care.**Mōu | About you**We have openings at **Auckland Prison for fixed term Registered Nurses** who can demonstrate:* Recent clinical experience in either primary or secondary health care nursing.* A diverse range of post-graduate clinical exposure.* The ability to assess and respond effectively to emergency situations.* A strong motivation to continue learning and advancing professionally.* A non-judgmental approach.* Experience in triage, which is considered desirable for these roles.If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply and join our team, contributing to the healthcare environment at Auckland Prison.**Ngā painga | The benefits**The full salary range is $77,289 - $108,874 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.**Mō mātou | About us**Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.You can find out more about us here.**Tono ināianei | Apply Now**Applications Close: **Thursday, 12th November**To apply and view the position description, click the application link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored CV/Resume and Cover Letter describing your motivation for joining our department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page.**We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply.**## Job details| | || --- | --- || Job reference: | APA/1954246 || Location: | Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) || Date posted: | 30-Oct-2026 || Application close date: | 12-Nov-2026 || Attachments: | Registered Nurse - Job Description.pdf (PDF, 169KB)Position DescriptionRegistered Nurse - Job Description.doc (Word, 141KB)Position Description |