Posted 16 July, 2026
Registered Nurse - Paediatric Support / Children's Ward
New Zealand Government
Invercargill, STL, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 8c38ee905e6092e1
Job Description
# Registered Nurse - Paediatric Support / Children's Ward at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Registered Nurse – Paediatric Support / Children's Ward*** **Southland Hospital, Part time 0.8 FTE*** **Salary Band – $81,683 - $106,739 p.a. pro-rata, + Kiwisaver**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.**About the Role**We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse looking to join our energetic and hard-working team based in Southland Hospital. We can offer some flexibility with hours so please talk to us about what meets your needs. Our friendly team is committed to providing an extensive orientation programme to the successful candidate to ensure they settle in as quickly as possible.**About the Team/Service/ Location**Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.**About you**Our ideal candidate will:* Current registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and a current APC, with the right to work in New Zealand.* Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals* Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills* The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused* New Zealand working rights* Have more than 2 years paediatric experience* Keen to join a dynamic & social team**Working at Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.**How to Apply**To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 17 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ashleigh Murphy [email protected]*Please note, we will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern || Location: | Southland || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 03-Jul-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 17-Jul-2026 || Reference: | 4799 || Attachment: | Registered Nurse PD Generic.pdf (PDF, 115KB) Job Description | #J-18808-Ljbffr