Registered Nurse - District Nursing

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern is seeking a Registered Nurse for District Nursing in South Canterbury. The role provides care to patients in homes and community settings, emphasizing independence and wellbeing, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will have NZ Nursing Council registration, Annual Practising Certificate, and a current NZ driver licence, plus strong clinical judgement and culturally safe practice.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Current full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health equity, and culturally safe practice.
• Understanding of tikanga Māori and the impact of health inequities on health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes and community settings.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care with a person-centred approach.
• Collaborate with patients, whānau, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain professional accountability and ongoing development.
• Support equity in health outcomes and culturally safe practice.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural safety

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Education

Nursing Council Registration

Annual Practising Certificate

NZ Driver Licence

Job description

# Registered Nurse - District Nursing at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Canterbury## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South CanterburyTimaru HospitalFixed Term 0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight)November 2026 – November 2027**Deliver Care Where It Matters Most – Supporting People in Their Homes and Communities****Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora**Health 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 New Zealanders.**About the Role**We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our District Nursing team on a fixed-term 0.8 FTE basis from November 2026 to November 2027, covering parental leave.As a District Nurse, you'll provide safe, high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes and community settings, supporting individuals to maintain their health, independence, and wellbeing. Working collaboratively with patients, whānau, multidisciplinary teams, and community providers, you'll utilise your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and person-centred approach to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care that meets the diverse needs of our community.This is a rewarding and varied role that offers the opportunity to work autonomously while being part of a supportive and experienced team. You'll care for patients with a wide range of complex health needs and contribute to positive outcomes through evidence-informed practice and strong clinical decision-making.**About the Team / Service / Location**District Nursing plays a vital role in delivering healthcare across South Canterbury, providing care and support to patients in their homes, residential care facilities, and community settings.You'll join a supportive and collaborative team that values whanaungatanga, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting ongoing professional development.Timaru is a vibrant coastal city offering an exceptional lifestyle. With affordable housing, excellent schools, short commute times, and easy access to beaches, lakes, mountains, skiing, hiking, and cycling, South Canterbury is an ideal place to advance your career while enjoying genuine work-life balance.**About You**To be successful in this role, you will have:* Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse* A current Annual Practising Certificate* A current full New Zealand Driver Licence* Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills* The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills* A commitment to professional accountability, quality improvement, and ongoing development* Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health equity, and culturally safe practice* An understanding of tikanga Māori and the impact of health inequities on health outcomes* The ability to adapt to a changing healthcare environment and maintain high standards of care**Desirable*** Previous experience in community or district nursing* Experience managing complex clinical presentations in community settings* Knowledge of long-term condition management and health promotion* Experience working collaboratively with community agencies and healthcare providers**Working for Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.**Salary Range**This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO Collective Agreement, and salary will be paid in accordance with the applicable pay scale, dependent on experience.**How to Apply**Please apply for this vacancy online via the Health New Zealand Careers website.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at [e-mail] you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as we may commence recruitment before the closing date once suitable applications are received.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Canterbury || Position type: | Fixed Term || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 25-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 09-Oct-2026 || Reference: | 1185 |