Registered Nurse - Maternity Unit

North Island - Bay of Plenty Tauranga; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Tauranga is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Maternity Unit on a part-time 0.8 FTE roster.

Support wāhine, pēpi and whānau across antenatal, birthing and postnatal care within a midwife-led service, collaborating with midwives, Lead Maternity Carers and obstetric specialists in a busy, 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across antenatal, birthing and postnatal stages within Tauranga Hospital's Maternity Unit.
• Collaborate with Midwives, Lead Maternity Carers, Obstetricians and Lactation Consultants in a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to a busy, midwife-led service with a focus on safe, responsive care.
• Adapt to changing care needs and support families throughout the maternity journey.

Skills

Nursing registration

Acute care nursing

Maternity nursing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Culturally safe care

Whānau-centred care

Job description

• Experience Tauranga, where a welcoming community, harbour setting, and easy access to the outdoors make it a great place to call home
• Part-time position 0.8 FTE, working rostered shifts across a 24/7 service
• Bring your nursing expertise to maternity care, supporting wāhine, pēpi and whānau through an important time in their lives

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

Bring your nursing experience to Tauranga Hospital's Maternity 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 part-time 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.

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 New Zealand 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.

Job details

Job Reference: TAU03057

Location: North Island - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga

Expertise: Clinical - Nursing - Gynaecology and Obstetrics