Posted 25 August, 2026
Registered Nurse Casual - Northland Region Corrections Facility
Department of Corrections NZ
Kaikohe, NTL, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 9d818d79bee2dbbe
Job Description
Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Registered Nurse Casual - Northland Region Corrections Facility Department of Corrections NZ – Kaikohe, North Island Casual (as and when required) Registered Nurse roles available Located at Northland Region Corrections Facility near Kaikohe Diverse clinical practice in an environment that will stretch your skills and offer you ongoing support Mō te tūnga | About the role Our Nurses enjoy a genuine work-life balance, with no night shifts and the opportunity to work across a wide and varied scope of practice . You'll be supported in an environment that values wellbeing, professional growth, and career development. Nursing within Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) offers a rewarding and challenging practice setting , ideal for clinicians who are adaptable, organised, and strong communicators. Based at the Northland Region Corrections Facility , you'll deliver comprehensive primary health care in a dynamic environment. Your work will include: Assessing and managing a wide range of health needs Physical and mental health care Alcohol and other drug (AOD) support Health education and promotion Acute care and emergency response No two days are the same, and you'll be supported to build and apply a broad clinical skillset We're looking for Casual Registered Nurses seeking work in the Kaikohe area who bring: Recent clinical experience in primary or secondary health care A broad range of post-graduate clinical exposure New graduates will be considered. Confidence assessing and responding to emergency situations A strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional development A non-judgmental, inclusive approach to care Triage experience (desirable, but not essential) You must be a New Zealand resident to be eligible for this role The full salary range is $77,289 - $108,874 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa. Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy. We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required. Applications Close: Friday, 11th September We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be accepted and no agency fees will apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr