Registered Nurse, Centre for Youth Health

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Counties Manukau is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Kidz First Centre for Youth Health on a part-time basis (0.8 FTE). The role involves working with young people aged 12–24 and their whaanau, within an interdisciplinary team of health professionals.

The ideal candidate has a NZ Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate, a full clean driver’s licence, and at least 1 year post-registration experience in NZ, with experience in youth health being highly valued.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate.
• Full, clean driver’s licence.
• 1+ year post-registration experience in NZ.
• Experience working with young people/youth health.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and support to youth aged 12–24 in clinic settings and in the community.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver youth health services.
• Support whaanau/families and assist in managing chronic health conditions and high-risk behaviours.
• Engage with schools and community settings to follow up and promote youth health.

Skills

Youth health experience

Nursing

Education

NZ Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Registered Nurse

Kidz First Centre for Youth HealthKidz First Centre for Youth Health, Part Time (0.8 FTE) Permanent RoleOpportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties ManukauMonday - Friday

Our Organisation:

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park. We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join the Kidz First Centre for Youth Health team. Kidz First Centre for Youth Health is an interdisciplinary team of health professionals who provide advice and support for young people, along with their whaanau. Our team includes nurses, doctors, social workers, psychologist, and occupational therapists who are all trained in core youth health skills. We provide support to young people aged 12 24 years, who experience complicated health and youth development concerns that have a significant impact on their lives. We also provide care to young people who have chronic health conditions, developmental concerns, psychosomatic health issues, high-risk health behaviours and gender diverse and transgender health care. This is a great opportunity to meet young people and their whaanau in clinics and then to follow up with them in the community or at school. At Kidz First Centre for Youth Health we believe that all young people have different strengths. We help by providing them with the information and skills that they need to manage their health and engage with their community. We are looking for a registered nurse with a minimum of 12 months experience, who is adaptable, likes working in a team environment and is interested in developing their youth health skills.

• Current NZ Nursing Council Annual Practicing Certificate
• Full, clean drivers licence
• 1+ years relevant experience post registration in NZ

• Experience working with young people/youth health

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community!

Application Closes: 5 November 2026