Posted 26 July, 2026
Registered Nurse - Porirua
Plunket
Porirua, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: ffca69e7154cc0ee
Job Description
He huanui oranga mō ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori, heke iho, heke iho – Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come. Join Whānau Āwhina Plunket and support whānau during one of life's most important journeys. We're looking for two Registered Nurses to join our Porirua team in permanent 0.8 FTE positions , providing trusted, evidence-based care that helps tamariki and their whānau thrive. Working in the community, you'll build meaningful relationships with families, empowering parents and caregivers with the knowledge and confidence to give their pēpi the best possible start in life. As a Plunket Registered Nurse, you'll deliver well child health assessments, health promotion and parenting support through home visits, clinics and community settings. You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team and local health providers to ensure whānau receive the right support at the right time. This is a community-based role offering variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day. These are permanent 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) positions based in Porirua . We're flexible on your working days; however, you'll need to be available to work Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays as part of your regular roster. The salary band for this role is between $66,222 ($33.51 per hour) - $94,842 ($48 per hour) depending on experience. You're a compassionate Registered Nurse who enjoys building trusting relationships and supporting whānau to achieve positive health outcomes. You'll be confident working independently while knowing the value of collaborating with your wider team. You will bring a genuine commitment to equitable health outcomes and enjoy working in partnership with diverse communities across the Wellington region. To be successful in this role, you'll have: Be a Registered Nurse Hold or be able to obtain an Annual Practicing Certificate Undergo a Ministry of Justice Check Hold a full clean NZ Drivers Licence Be committed to completing 12 month Post Graduate Certificate in Well Child Tamariki ora (we would cover the cost for this) Along with meaningful work, we offer: Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. A supportive team culture with experienced clinical leadership. Flexible working arrangements where possible. Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits including Two Wellhealth Days. The opportunity to make a real difference for tamariki and their whānau every day. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Applications must be made online and close 16th August 2026. For specific questions about the mahi, contact Vicky Perris, Clinical Leader on [email protected] Please note, we will process applications as they are received. If we find a successful candidate, we reserve the right to close this advert early. #J-18808-Ljbffr