Registered Nurse

Build a career supporting tamariki to thrive, with Northland’s beaches and outdoor adventures within reach. Whether you’re beginning your nursing career or bringing years of experience, join Whānau Āwhina Plunket in Whangārei and make a difference during the years that matter most.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have permanent Registered Nurse opportunities available in Whangārei, with hours ranging from 0.6 FTE to full-time.

As a Plunket Nurse, you’ll build trusted relationships with whānau, supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi and tamariki from birth to five years. Through home visits and clinic appointments, you’ll undertake health and development assessments, provide practical advice and health education, and connect whānau with additional support when needed.

Your mahi will involve listening, recognising strengths and working alongside whānau to understand what matters to them. You’ll use your clinical judgement to identify concerns early, plan care and help whānau feel confident in their parenting journey.

New graduates bring fresh knowledge, curiosity and enthusiasm. Experienced nurses bring valuable clinical judgement and perspectives from other areas of practice. We welcome both, with opportunities to develop your knowledge in child health, community nursing and population health.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You’re a nurse who enjoys getting to know people and understands that good care starts with trust. You listen without judgement, explain information clearly and adapt your approach to the needs of each whānau.

You may be newly qualified, ready for a change of specialty, or an experienced community nurse looking for your next opportunity. Wherever you are in your career, you’ll bring a commitment to culturally safe care, ongoing learning and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori, Pacific peoples and all whānau.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā tohu | Skills and qualifications

You will need:

• Current Nursing Council registration and APC, or be actively working towards obtaining them. This includes new graduates who are awaiting State Finals, and nurses returning to practice..
• A full driver’s licence and willingness to travel for community visits.
• Confidence using computer systems and maintaining accurate clinical records.
• A willingness to undertake postgraduate education in Well Child Tamariki Ora.

Previous child health or community nursing experience is welcome but is not essential. We encourage applications from new graduates.

Ngā hua mahi o Te Whānau Āwhina | What we offer

• Meaningful nursing mahi, with the opportunity to follow the development of tamariki and see the difference your care makes over time.
• Funded postgraduate study in Well Child Tamariki Ora.

• Eligible nurses working in Well Child Tamariki Ora at Plunket may qualify for Health New Zealand’s Voluntary Bonding Scheme.

• Opportunities to grow your assessment, health promotion and whānau support skills.
• Career pathways into education, leadership and other roles across Plunket.
• Permanent part-time and full-time opportunities.

Make Whangārei your next chapter

Whangārei offers city conveniences alongside a coastal lifestyle. Enjoy cafés, galleries and waterfront walks at the Town Basin, explore the tracks around Whangārei Heads, or spend your days off discovering the Tutukākā Coast and beaches such as Matapōuri and Whale Bay.

Whether you’re already local, returning to Northland or considering a move, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding nursing career while making room for the things you enjoy outside work.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be received online. For specific information, please contact

Rachael Wilson, Clinical Leader - Rachael.Wilson@plunket.org.nz

Applications close 29th October 2026. Please note we may close the ad early if we find a suitable candidate.

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Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and their whānau. 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 to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey is creating exciting career opportunities - If you would like to contribute to the important mahi we do, naumai, haeremai.

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