Kaiatawhai Nurse

Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) promotes and supports quality community health services, with an emphasis on keeping people healthy. Our vision is “healthy community…healthy people…healthy workforce” - Hapori Ora, Tāngata Ora, Kaimahi Ora.

Permanent 40 hours per week (1 FTE)

Are you passionate about empowering whānau and transforming health outcomes in our communities? Do you thrive in a role that combines clinical care, community outreach, and interagency collaboration? If so, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled clinician who will play a vital role in addressing unmet health needs for priority populations and communities facing barriers to health services.

In this role you will:

• Deliver accessible, community-based healthcare via outreach clinics designed for priority populations.

• Perform comprehensive assessments that address physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

• Provide direct clinical care or coordinate swift referrals to health and social services.

• Use a health promotion and whānau-centered approach to empower long-term wellbeing and lifestyle change.

About you

• A current NZ Nursing registration and practicing certificate.

• Experience in community, primary, or public health settings (or a strong interest in moving into this space).

• A commitment to equity and culturally responsive care, especially for Māori and Pacific communities.

• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

• A collaborative spirit—someone who builds trust with whānau, community providers, and across sectors.

• Familiarity with (or willingness to learn about) Gateway Assessments, Oranga Tamariki systems, and working with vulnerable youth.

• A clean, full driver's licence and flexibility to travel for outreach clinics.

Where required, additional training and support will be provided for the successful applicant.

Applications close: Open until filled

For a copy of the Job Description and to submit your application please follow the links below

For more information, please email [email protected]

Please note the successful candidate must:

• be eligible to work in NZ (NZ residency or valid NZ work permit)

• receive a satisfactory police check

• hold a full and current drivers licence