Registered Nurse

He huanui oranga mo ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori heke iho, hek e iho

Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come

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.

This is a permanent (0.9FTE) position, we are flexible with the times and days worked however, occasional Saturday shiftsare required. 

The salary band for this role is between $66,222 ($33.51 per hour) - $94,842 ($48 per hour) depending on experience.

Te Whiwhingamahi | The opportunity

Plunket Nurses assess the growth and development of tamariki.

You will meet with whānau (both home visits and in clinics) where you'll foster trusting relationships in the community and adopt a holistic approach to deliver culturally appropriate and personalised support. Working alongside a highly motivated team you'll be committed to delivering engaging care where whānau have a safe space to share parenting challenges and celebrate successes.

Working in the community during a cost of living crisis means you will undoubtedly meet whānau who are facing significant challenges. Our clinical responsibilities co-exist with the need to ensure pēpi are being raised in safe and healthy homes.

He kōrero mōu| About you

You’ll need to be resourceful, resilient and comfortable working autonomously in the community, using sound judgement and making confident decisions to maintain a high-quality experience and minimise risk for our clients.

We are confident we can give you great support with our experienced team.

It is vital that you enjoy working with pēpi, however the majority of your interactions will be with caregivers. In order to deliver the right support, you'll need to have exceptional active listening skills, be able to ask questions tactfully.

Mō tō tātou rōpū| About our team

With a stable and supportive team, strong leadership and a genuinely positive team atmosphere, you’ll be joining a great place to work and grow. Whether this is your first nursing role or you bring years of experience, you’ll be well supported to develop, share your expertise and contribute to a team that works collectively to help whānau thrive.

Ngā pukengame tohunga Motuhake | Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a Registered Nurse preferably experience in paediatrics or primary care nursing
  

• Hold or be able to obtain an Annual Practicing Certificate
  

• Hold a full clean NZ Drivers Licence
  

• Be committed to completing Post Graduate Certificate in Well Child Tamariki ora (we will pay for this)

   

Ngā hua mahi o TeWhānau Āwhina | What we offer

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is focussed on making Aotearoa the best place for tamariki to grow and thrive. While making a real difference in our community, you’ll have access to a range of staff benefits including:

• Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development
  

• Various wellbeing schemes such as Two Wellbeing day’s’: use one of your sick leave days to proactively protect your well being
  

• In line with our ongoing goal to support our kaimahi to thrive in a culturally safe environment, we have multiple communities of interests for kaimahi Māori, Pasifika, Asian and more. To support your growth in practice, we have dedicated space and time where our Kaimahi Māori gather quarterly by region and nationally once a year.

   

Me pēhea te tukutono | How to apply

Applications must be made online and close 23rdJuly 2026.

For specific questions about the mahi, contact Clinical Leader lisa.sillars@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 the advert early. 

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