Registered Nurse - Hutt Valley

“Take care of our children, take care of what they hear, take care of what they see, take care of how they feel. For how the children grow, so will be the shape of Aotearoa” -Dame Whina Cooper

At Whānau Āwhina Plunket we have the privilege of meeting most tamariki and their whanau in Aotearoa during their first five years. Join us as a Registered Nurse in the Hutt Valley in a permanent part time role and ensure every Plunket baby has the best start to life!

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Your role is to assess the growth and development of tamariki and be a trusted clinical advisor, supporting whānau to choose how they’d like to raise their tamariki. You will foster relationships with whānau in the community and in clinics, taking a holistic approach to enable culturally appropriate and personalised support.

You’ll never fully know the difference you’ll make. One piece of health promotion advice, or acting on your instinct to make a referral, could change a child’s life.

Working alongside a highly motivated and experienced team, you'll be deliver engaging care where whānau feel safe to share parenting challenges and celebrate successes.

Working autonomously: Many of our nurses value the autonomy of this role. You’ll make decisions and work independently, supporting whanau in the community and in their homes. You’ll have a base clinic and a team leader on hand for support.

He kōrero mōu | About you

The ability to connect with whānau: Helping new parents and their support networks find their groove starts with gaining trust. You will be able to listen and be led by your clients. We work with whānau from all walks of life, and providing a safe space where whānau can speak freely is crucial to providing patient-focused high-quality and equitable primary healthcare.

A resilient nature: Not all whānau have a smooth ride or have the same starting point. Your training and life experience will have prepared you to work with whānau who may be experiencing difficulties including family harm, perinatal and other mental health challenges and deprivation. The uniqueness of the whānau we connect with is what makes our mahi rewarding. You will be flexible in your approach, a listening ear, manaakitanga, an open heart and the ability to provide culturally safe care.

A love for working with tamariki: You may a have joy and passion for working with whānau and wanting to make a lasting difference will be evident in every interaction.

Ngā pukenga me tohunga Motuhake | Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will:

· Hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa).

· Hold or be able to obtain an Annual Practising Certificate.

· Hold a full, clean NZ Drivers Licence.

· Be committed to completing a 12-month Post Graduate Certificate in Well Child Tamariki Ora (we will cover the cost ).

· Be committed to gaining Children's Act safety checking and police vetting clearance.

Ngā hua mahi o Te Whānau Āwhina | What we offer

Pay rates for our Registered Nurses are between $66,222 ($33.51 per hour) and $94,842 ($48 per hour) depending on experience.

• Variety and autonomy in a community-based role.
• A Monday – Friday role, with some flexibility to work around you and the opportunity for some optional Saturday work.
• 'Well Health Day': the ability to use sick leave for a proactive planned health day.
• Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Funded Post Graduate Certificate.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be made online and close on the 23rd November 2026. Please note, we will consider applications as they are received and may close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate. For any specific questions about the mahi, contact Sharon Edney, Clinical Leader at Sharon.Edney@plunket.org.nz

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Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau/family. We have committed to adopting a pro-equity approach where we give life to the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities.

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