Registered Nurse - School based

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free GP

PD & Training

Staff wānanga

Supportive team

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a school-based health service in South Auckland. You will provide preventative and early-intervention care to tamariki within school settings, building trusted relationships with children and whānau.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive care, collaboration with schools and health professionals, and supporting rheumatic fever prevention. NZ APC is required, with a valid vaccinators certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NZ Annual Practising Certificate and indemnity insurance.
• Experience with tamariki and community healthcare.
• Vaccinator authorisation preferred but not required.
• Strong communication with whānau, schools and external services.
• Understanding Te Ao Māori and tikanga frameworks.
• NZ driver's licence and reliable transport

Responsibilities

• Provide accessible, preventative and early-intervention health care in school environments.
• Support rheumatic fever prevention and identify health needs of children.
• Perform assessments, health education, skin infection care and wound care.
• Follow-up and coordinate with whānau, schools and health services.

Skills

Communication & relationship-building

Culturally responsive care

Tamāki/whānau engagement

Te Ao Māori understanding

Driver's licence

Education

NZ Registered Nurse (APC)

Professional indemnity insurance

Vaccinator authorisation certificate

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Our client is a respected Kaupapa Māori health and social services organisation. They're growing fast and are looking for a Registered Nurse to join their school based health service, supporting tamariki and whānau across South Auckland.

This is a full time role, Monday – Friday onsite 8.30am-5pm in Mangere.

Working alongside a team of nurses and health professionals, you will provide accessible, preventative and early-intervention healthcare within school environments. The role is varied and community-focused, with the opportunity to build trusted relationships with children, whānau, schools and other support services.

A key part of the service is helping prevent and identify rheumatic fever, alongside supporting children with everyday health needs. You will also provide assessment, health education, skin infection and wound care, and follow-up support where required.

This position would suit a nurse who enjoys working with children, is confident engaging with whānau from diverse backgrounds, and takes a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to care.

About you

• Registration as aRegistered Nursewith a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate and appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
• Experience working with tamariki and/or within community healthcare.
• A current vaccinator authorisation certificate is preferred but those without this will still be considered.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with whānau, schools and external support services.
• An understanding of culturally responsive practice and experience working with people from diverse communities.
• A full New Zealand driver's licence and access to reliable transport. Petrol reimbursement is provided.
• Strong understanding of Te Ao Māori and the ability to work within tikanga Māori frameworks.
• Due to this being a permanent role, permanent residency or NZ citizenship is a requirement.

What you'll receive

Alongside a rewarding role where you can have a direct impact on children's health and wellbeing, you'll have access to:

• Free GP consultations when enrolled with the organisation's medical service.
• Internal training, workshops and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to participate in staff wānanga.
• A supportive team environment focused on community and whānau wellbeing.