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Posted 15 August, 2026

Public Health Nurses - Whangarei - NPHS

New Zealand Government
Whangarei, NTL, NZ Full Time
Reference: 835ea91ffcd75b7a

Job Description

Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Nurse role. Part‑time 0.8FTE, fixed‑term positions for 12months based in Whangarei. Paid on the relevant nursing collective. Health New Zealand|Te WhatuOra is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations, from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. About the Role As a Public Health Nurse, you will deliver public health nursing services across the community. Public health nursing includes assessment of population health, attention to the multiple determinants of health, an emphasis on primary prevention, and continued commitment to best evidence‑based public health nursing practice. About the Service The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand–Te WhatuOra, work towards PaeOra (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population‑level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored. About you Current registration with the Nursing Council of NewZealand as a Registered Nurse Holds a current Annual Practising Certificate An ongoing commitment to professional development A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for underserved whānau and communities Be prepared to work towards, or already be, a whole‑of‑life authorised vaccinator Demonstrated competence in the application of Māori health models to Nursing practice Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment Demonstrated time management skills Proven experience using Patient Management Systems An eye for detail and commitment to continuous quality improvement Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Full Driver's Licence Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand|Te WhatuOra 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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