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Registered Nurse (Tamariki Ora/Well Child)
Tui Ora
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Fixed term - up to 12 months
Applications close:
27 Feb 2026
The Registered Nurse (Tamariki Ora/Well Child) provides effective nursing interventions, support, treatment, and well-health education to tamariki, whānau, and the community. The role offers a screening, monitoring, education, and support service for all North Taranaki tamariki and their whānau/families from six weeks to five years of age, contributing to flexible whānau ora outcomes.
Overview
Requirements
Kia ekena a angitū | To promote success in this role, you will have:
- A current NZ Practising Certificate and CPR certificate
- Be an Authorised Vaccinator or willing to complete the training
- Postgraduate study in child health or be willing to undertake this study
- Experience in community, district, public health or practice nursing (preferred)
- Skilled in using electronic patient management systems (e.g Whānau Tahi)
- Understanding of Taranaki community networks and support services
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- High level of integrity, reliability, efficiency, and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information
- Experience in applying tikanga Māori as it applies in the role (desirable)
- A full, clean NZ Driver Licence.
What we can offer you
He aha tā mātou | What we offer:
- Free Te Reo Māori (Māori language) and cultural learning training – during work hours!
- A Tui Ora Day (an additional paid day each year)
- Professional Development
- A professional, fun, people-focused and vibrant working whānau environment
- A fantastic location to work and live
- A competitive remuneration package.
Who we are
Tui Ora provides holistic kaupapa Māori healthcare in Taranaki, empowering whānau to set and achieve their own life goals. With over 25 years of service, we offer a range of health and social services, including GP care, nursing, mental health, addiction support, and youth services, all through a multi-disciplinary team that supports whānau every step of the way.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Tui Ora visit Work here | Supporting all Taranaki whānau.
For further information, email recruitment@tuiora.co.nz.
Please note, if you have not completed the online application and/or uploaded the required documents, your application may not be considered.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
