Registered Nurse

We’re lucky to have the opportunity to meet with the majority of Aotearoa’s pēpi during their first five years. Join Te Whānau Āwhina Plunket as a Registered Nurse and help ensure every pēpi has the best possible start in life.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have a range of full-time and part-time opportunities, with a mix of permanent and fixed-term positions available across our teams in Northland.

As a Plunket Nurse, you will build trusted relationships with whānau, providing evidence-based clinical care, support and guidance throughout the early years of their child’s development. You will work in partnership with families to understand their individual needs, identify their strengths and support them to achieve their aspirations for the health and wellbeing of their tamariki.

This varied and rewarding role includes conducting health and development assessments, providing education and health promotion, supporting immunisation, and connecting whānau with community services where needed. You may work across Plunket clinics, community locations and whānau homes.

Pay rates for our Registered Nurses are between $66,222 ($33.51 per hour) and$94,842 ($48.00 per hour) depending on experience

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will be a compassionate and confident Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving health outcomes for pēpi, tamariki and whānau.

You will also bring:

• A current New Zealand Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate
• A commitment to providing culturally safe, whānau-centred care
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
• Sound clinical judgement and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a supportive team
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within health practice
• A full New Zealand driver licence
• Confidence using digital systems to maintain accurate clinical records

Being an authorised vaccinator would be an advantage; however, we also welcome applications from nurses who are willing to complete the required training.

Experience in child, family, community, primary or public health nursing would be valuable, but it is not essential. We provide a comprehensive orientation and ongoing support to help you succeed in the role.

Ngā hua mahi o Te Whānau Āwhina | What we offer

At Te Whānau Āwhina Plunket, we are committed to supporting our people to thrive. You will join a welcoming and collaborative team while making a meaningful difference in the lives of whānau across Aotearoa.

We offer:

• Full-time and part-time options
• Permanent and fixed-term opportunities
• A comprehensive orientation programme
• Ongoing professional development and clinical support
• The opportunity to work autonomously while remaining connected to an experienced team
• A role with genuine purpose and positive community impact
• Access to a range of Wellbeing benefits including Two Wellbeing Days

Ngā pukenga me tohunga Motuhake | Skills and experience

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your nursing skills differently, develop meaningful relationships with whānau and contribute to better outcomes for tamariki, we would love to hear from you.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

For any specific questions, contact hr@plunket.org.nz

Applications must be made online and close on 10th October 2026. Please note, we will consider applications as they are received and may close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate.

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He huanui oranga mo ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori hekeiho,heke 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  rangatira tanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our mahi/work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities.

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