Posted 06 August, 2026
Kaupapa Māori Registered Nurse
New Zealand Government
Tauranga, BOP, NZ
Full Time
Reference: d95fbe8c27ed568b
Job Description
Nehi Kaupapa MāoriTe Pare ō Toi Kaupapa Māori Community Nursing ServiceWhakarongo ake au ki te tani ā te mātui. Tuī tuī tuituiaWhakarongo ake ai, whāia te iti Kahurangi, ki te tūoho koe, me he maunga teiteiLocated at Tauranga HospitalFixed Term, Part Time position - 0.8FTE Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership Free Flu vaccinations Discounted goods 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 An exciting opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse to join Kaupapa Māori Community Nursing rōpū This role supports Urihaumate in the community with nursing needs, including complex clinical health conditions (0.8FTE)This role offers 32 hours per week, including opportunities to cover weekends, and public holidays.Deliver care that is guided by Te Ao Māori knowledge and practices, ensuring whānau Māori receive clinically safe and culturally responsive support. This position plays a vital role in implementing Toi Ora systems of care, helping to achieve Te Toi Ahorangi and Pae Ora. With support from Te Pare ō Toi, this role offers the chance to expand your clinical expertise while embedding Māori health values into everyday practice. About the Team/Service/Location Kaupapa Māori Community Nursing service is a place of collaboration, growth, and meaningful impact, where every team member is committed to whānau-centred, kaupapa Māori care. Based in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, this role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive, culturally grounded team, backed by ongoing professional development and mentorship. About You An exceptionally courageous, passionate, and driven Registered Nurse who embodies manaakitanga and is dedicated to Te Tiriti ō Waitangi will thrive in this role. A desire to integrate Te Ao Māori into clinical practice is essential. What the successful candidate will bring: Current New Zealand Nursing Registration and Annual Practicing Certificate Experience in Kaupapa Māori nursing model of practice Commitment to Māori health equity and culturally responsive care Previous community nursing experience is an advantage Readiness to work rostered shifts, including weekend and public holidays Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr