Kaiatawhai Nurse (1 FTE)

Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) promotes and supports quality community health services, with an emphasis on keeping people healthy. Our vision is “healthy community…healthy people…healthy workforce” - Hapori Ora, Tāngata Ora, Kaimahi Ora.

Kaiatawhai Nurse

Permanent 40 hours per week (1 FTE)

Are you passionate about empowering whānau and transforming health outcomes in our communities? Do you thrive in a role that combines clinical care, community outreach, and interagency collaboration? If so, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled clinician who will play a vital role in addressing unmet health needs for priority populations and communities facing barriers to health services.

In this role you will:

  • Deliver accessible, community-based healthcare via outreach clinics designed for priority populations.

  • Perform comprehensive assessments that address physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

  • Provide direct clinical care or coordinate swift referrals to health and social services.

  • Use a health promotion and whānau-centered approach to empower long-term wellbeing and lifestyle change.

About you

  • A current NZ Nursing registration and practicing certificate.

  • Experience in community, primary, or public health settings (or a strong interest in moving into this space).

  • A commitment to equity and culturally responsive care, especially for Māori and Pacific communities.

  • Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

  • A collaborative spirit—someone who builds trust with whānau, community providers, and across sectors.

  • Familiarity with (or willingness to learn about) Gateway Assessments, Oranga Tamariki systems, and working with vulnerable youth.

  • A clean, full driver’s licence and flexibility to travel for outreach clinics.

Where required, additional training and support will be provided for the successful applicant.

Applications close: Open until filled

For a copy of the Job Description and to submit your application please follow the links below

For more information, please email hr@nbph.org.nz

Please note the successful candidate must:

  • be eligible to work in NZ (NZ residency or valid NZ work permit)

  • receive a satisfactory police check

  • hold a full and current drivers licence

Nelson / TasmanBianca MostertNBPH