“Take care of our children, take care of what they hear, take care of what they see, take care of how they feel. For how the children grow, so will be the shape of Aotearoa”- Dame Whina Cooper
If you want to use your work day to truly make a difference in your community and help every Plunketbaby to have the best start to life, join us as a Registered Nurse working predominantly in Pegasus, Waikuku, North Kaiapoi, and 3 Eastern beaches areas. We are ideally seeking 0.6FTE applications; please let us know in your cover letter what you are looking for.
This is a 0.6 FTE role fixed term from September 2025 until August 2026.
Pay rates for our Registered Nurses are between $64,924 ($32.86 per hour) to $92,982 ($47.06 per hour), depending on experience.
Te Whiwhingamahi | The opportunity
Plunket Nurses assess the growth and development of tamariki and are trusted clinical advisors who walk alongside whānau.
You will meet with whānau (both home visits and in clinics) where you'll foster trusting relationships in the community, adopting a holistic approach to deliver culturally appropriate and personalized support. Working alongside a highly motivated and experienced team (another Plunket Nurse and Health Worker), you'll be committed to delivering engaging care where whānau have a safe space to share parenting challenges and celebrate successes.
Working in the community during a cost of living crisis means you will undoubtedly meet whānau facing significant challenges. Our clinical responsibilities co-exist with the need to deliver social support to ensure pēpi are being raised in safe and healthy homes. We offer a 6-week orientation with ongoing preceptor support to help you find your footing.
He kōrero mōu| About you
Community Nursing requires specific skills; you may start the day with 5 whānau booked for visits, some may cancel or be late, and others might need longer than expected due to concerns. You will need to be resourceful, resilient, and comfortable making decisions to maintain high-quality experiences and minimize risks for clients.
We are confident we can support you with our experienced team — so we are open to both new graduates and experienced nurses.
It is vital that you enjoy working with pēpi; however, most interactions will be with caregivers. To deliver the right support, you'll need exceptional active listening skills and tactful questioning. Working with whānau from all walks of life requires adaptability to build trust and communicate effectively.
Mō tō tātou rōpū | About our team
With a stable team and experienced leader, we're well placed to support first-time nurses, but also value the insight and expertise of experienced nurses to support whānau and our team’s growth.
Ngā pukengame tohunga Motuhake | Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you will:
* Be a Registered Nurse
* Hold or be able to obtain an Annual Practicing Certificate
* Hold a clean Driver's Licence
Ngā huamahi o Te Whānau Āwhina | What we offer
* Work close to home in a community-based role
* A Monday – Friday role
* Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development
* Wellbeing schemes such as a Wellbeing day: use one of your sick leave days proactively to protect your wellbeing
* Dedicated space and time for kaimahi Māori, Pasifika, Asian, and other communities to gather and grow, including quarterly regional and annual national gatherings
Mepēheatetukutono| How to apply
Applications must be made online and close on 20 July 2025.
For specific questions about the mahi, contact Cindy Smith, Clinical Leader, at Cindy.Smith@plunket.org.nz.
Note: We will process applications as received and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
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He huanuiorangamongāmokopunawhakatipurangarotoingāhaporihekeiho, hekeiho
Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come
Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki, and their whānau. We adopt a pro-equity approach aligned with the Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity, and options to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau, and connected communities. Join us in this important mahi — naumai, haeremai.
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