Registered Nurse, Neonatal Care Unit

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Ongoing training

Professional development support

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau's Kidz First Neonatal Unit (NNU) provides Level III care and supports whaanau-centered practice, delivering high-quality care for preterm infants. The unit emphasises partnership with families and ongoing professional development for the team.

We offer an orientation program, ongoing training, performance development and support, within a rewarding work environment that fosters growth and clinical excellence in neonatal nursing.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

NZ Registered Nurse

Annual Practicing Certificate

Job description

Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our NeonatesMiddlemore Hospital, Permanent Roles AvailableRostered 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 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.

Salaries are based on the NZNO Collective Agreement Registered Nurse Scale

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