Registered Nurse - Wellington

"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

Do you want your work to make a real difference and help every Plunket pēpi get the best start in life? We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join us in a permanent part-time role (0.6 FTE) in Wellington. 

Salary: $66,222 ($33.51 per hour) to $94,842 ($48 per hour), depending on experience.

Working hours: 8.30am to 4.36pm, with the occasional Saturday clinic.

TeWhiwhingamahi | The opportunity

Plunket Nurses assess the growth and development of tamariki. They are trusted clinical advisors who walk alongside whānau. You'll meet whānau in their homes and in clinics, build trusting relationships, and provide holistic, culturally appropriate care.

Working in the community during a cost-of-living crisis means you will meet whānau facing significant challenges. Your support can make a real difference to them.

He kōrero mōu| About you

Community nursing calls for a particular set of skills. You might start the day with five whānau booked in. One cancels, another runs late, and the last visit raises significant concerns and takes much longer than planned. You'll need to be resourceful, resilient and confident making decisions, so that we keep delivering high-quality care and minimise risk for our clients.

You won't be doing it alone. Our experienced team will support you, and we welcome both new graduates and experienced nurses. Our clinical work goes hand in hand with social support, so that pēpi are raised in safe and healthy homes. To help you find your feet, we offer a six-week orientation and ongoing preceptor support.

You need to enjoy working with pēpi. Most of your time, though, will be spent with their caregivers. To give them the right support, you'll need:

• Exceptional active listening skills
  

• The ability to ask questions tactfully
  

• The ability to build trust and communicate effectively with whānau from all walks of life

   

Ngā pukengame tohunga Motuhake | Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a Registered Nurse
  

• Hold or be able to obtain an Annual Practicing Certificate
  

• Hold a full clean NZ Drivers Licence

Me pēheatetukutono | How to apply

Applications must be made online and close 20th November 2026.

For specific questions about the mahi, contact hr@plunket.org.nz

Please note, we will process applications as they are received. If we find a successful candidate, we reserve the right to close this advert early.

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