Registered Nurse - Contact Tracer (Sexual Health) - Hawke's Bay - Central - NPHS

Kiwi Health Jobs; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider in Hawke's Bay is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse - Contact Tracer to lead contact tracing efforts for sexual health. The ideal candidate will have a current RN Practicing Certificate and experience in sexual health. They will work collaboratively to engage with diverse communities and contribute to public health outreach. This role offers flexibility and a chance to make a significant public health impact.

Qualifications

• A current RN Practicing Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• Experience in sexual health, particularly in contact tracing.
• Effective communication with patients and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead HIV and syphilis contact tracing efforts.
• Proactive public health outreach and clinical follow-up.
• Build relationships with primary care providers and community services.

Skills

Commitment to Māori and Pacific communities

Knowledge of contact tracing protocols

Advanced communication techniques

Ability to engage with diverse communities

Education

Current RN Practicing Certificate

Job description

Registered Nurse - Contact Tracer (Sexual Health) - Hawke's Bay - Central - NPHS

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Registered Nurse role
• Permanent, part time (0.3FTE) role based in Hawke's Bay
• Paid on Nursing Collectives according to qualifications and experience - Registered Nurse Salary Scales Step 1-7

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

We have a permanent part time opportunity within our Te Ikaroa team as a Registered Nurse, Contact Tracer (Sexual Health). The primary purpose of Contract Tracing Nurse role is to lead HIV and syphilis contact tracing efforts in collaboration with the clinical team. This involves but is not limited to proactive public health outreach, clinical follow-up, sexual health clinics and strong relationship-building with primary care providers, community services, and regional partners.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our 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 are skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role. You build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and models an agile approach –try new approaches, learn quickly, adapt fast. You are able to utilise advanced nursing knowledge and skills through reflective practice, critical thinking and professional judgement to provide competent care and advice while working to top of scope.

• Commitment to working respectfully with Māori, Pacific, and other diverse communities, with an understanding of culturally appropriate engagement and whānau-centred care
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in sexual health, particularly in contact tracing protocols and follow-up care
• Awareness of the social determinants of health and the ability to engage with communities experiencing deprivation, marginalisation, or increased risk of STI transmission
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• A current RN Practicing Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• A current full driver's license
• Authorised vaccinator (or willingness to complete)
• Advanced communication techniques such as conflict resolution, diffusion, and mediation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, whānau, and healthcare providers
• Demonstrate professional accountability within scope of practice
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in working in the community

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, 14 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via [e-mail]

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: HNZ/1886411

Location:

North Island - Hawkes Bay - Central Hawke's Bay District