Registered Nurse, Neonatal Care Unit

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Ongoing training

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Kidz First Neonatal Unit at Middlemore Hospital is seeking a registered nurse with neonatal experience to join our team. You will provide Level III/II care for pre-term infants and collaborate with whaanau in a supportive, evidence-based environment.

This permanent, full-time role offers rostered shifts, orientation, and ongoing education, with a strong commitment to equity and professional development within Health NZ.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Minimum of 1+ years neonatal / paediatric nursing experience in NZ (post registration).
• Commitment to professional development and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal and paediatric care as part of the Kidz First Neonatal Unit team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

NZ Registered Nurse

Job description

Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our Neonates * Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Roles Available * Rostered shifts

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 Opportunity

Kidz First Neonatal Unit (NNU) provides intensive care (Level III) and Special Care (Level II) services and offers a seamless continuum of care to pre-term infants and their whaanau. The unit works in a Partnership Model with parents and whaanau at the heart of care delivery by utilising the concepts of both Te Whare Tapa Wha and Fonofale models of practice. We endorse and support teaching in the unit that is evidence-based and are committed to the provision of professional development. We are looking for a registered nurse with neonatal nursing experience to join our team! Salaries are based on the NZNO Collective Agreement Registered Nurse Scale

We can offer :

• An individualised, comprehensive orientation program, and on-going training, enabling you to grow both as a person and as a professional
• A rewarding and interesting work environment that provides a high level of job satisfaction
• On-going specialised education, performance development and support

Essential requirements :

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Minimum of 1+ years neonatal / paediatric nursing experience in NZ (post registration)
• A commitment to professional development and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Job Number : CMH202617515 Application Closes : 28 October 2026