Registered Nurse (Practice Nurse)

Tui Ora; Waitara; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tui Ora Day

Wellbeing Leave

Professional Development

Vibrant team culture

Excellent location

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Tui Ora in Whaitara Health Centre seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, whānau-centred care at Whaitara Health Centre. You will conduct assessments, provide treatment, health promotion, and education to individuals and whānau within the Whānau Ora framework.

The role requires NZ Nursing Council registration with a current Practising Certificate; two years’ experience preferred; knowledge of NZ healthcare and tikanga Māori; a full NZ driver licence is required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Nursing Council NZ and hold a current Practising Certificate.
• Two years' practice nurse experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NZ healthcare and whānau-centred care.
• Ability to work with Māori communities and apply tikanga Māori (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing services.
• Conduct clinical assessments, treatments, health promotion and education.
• Provide culturally responsive care within the Whānau Ora framework.
• Collaborate with kaimahi and whānau to improve health outcomes.

Skills

Nursing Council registration

NZ Practising Certificate

Patient care & communication

Cultural safety / tikanga Māori

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

Indici PM system

Job description

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Permanent Position

Location: Whaitara Health Centre

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based, whānau-centred nursing services. This includes clinical assessment, treatment, health promotion and education to individuals, whānau and the wider community. The role contributes to improved health outcomes through collaborative, culturally responsive care in line with the Whānau Ora model and within the scope of nursing practice.

Kia ekena a angitū | To promote success in this role, you will

• Have Registration with Nursing Council of NZ with a current NZ Practicing Certificate
• Have at least two years’ Practice Nurse experience preferred
• Have a good knowledge of healthcare in Aotearoa/New Zealand
• Ensure you provide a safe, professional service to whānau
• Be passionate about providing health services that meet the needs of the community and are of high quality
• Understand the health needs of different communities and be able to build a rapport with those from diverse backgrounds
• Be able to demonstrate practical understanding of the aspirations and challenges facing Māori communities
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• A working knowledge of a Patient Management Systems is preferred e.g. Indici
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to lead and work as part of a team
• Excellent organisation skills and able to take responsibility for completion of tasks
• Strong work ethic, demonstrated by a high level of integrity, reliability, efficiency, and self-management
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with whānau and kaimahi.
• Experience in applying tikanga Māori as it applies in the role (desirable)
• A full, clean NZ Driver Licence.

As a kaupapa Māori organisation serving Taranaki for more than 25 years, we support the health, wellbeing and aspirations of whānau across our community.

Our approach is holistic and whānau-centred - we work alongside people to identify what matters most to them and help create pathways to achieve their goals. Our diverse teams bring together a wide range of skills and experiences, supporting whānau across many areas of life, not just health.

At Tui Ora, our mahi is meaningful, challenging and rewarding. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where our kaimahi can grow, thrive and be at their best.

If you’re looking for purpose-driven work in a positive, values-led environment, Tui Ora could be the place for you.

He aha tā mātou | What we offer

• A Tui Ora Day (an additional paid day each year)
• Four Wellbeing Leave days annually
• Professional Development
• A professional, fun, people-focused and vibrant working whānau environment
• A fantastic location to work and live
• A competitive remuneration package.

You will be valued as a member of our Tui Ora whānau, supported in both your daily work and in your professional development.

We celebrate diversity within ourteams andsupport the cultural growth of allkaimahi(employees), no matter where you are at on your Te AoMāorijourney.

Join us and explore what is possible.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.

Applications close on 22nd September 2026.