## About this role* Enjoy genuine work-life balance, diverse practice, and career growth* Develop skills in various areas of women's health, mental health, to emergencies* Join us at Christchurch Women's Prison**Mō te tūnga | About the role**Our Nurses benefit from a genuine work-life balance, avoiding night shift work while engaging in a diverse range of practice settings. They operate in an environment that not only supports them but also provides professional career opportunities. If you are seeking a rewarding and challenging work environment, possess adaptable clinical skills, and demonstrate strong organisational and communication abilities, a career in nursing at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) might be the right fit.Working in our prison health centres presents nurses with unique opportunities to develop and apply their skills across a broad spectrum of clinical areas. Daily responsibilities involve providing a comprehensive range of primary health care services, assessing and managing individuals with various health needs, including physical and mental health, substance abuse, health education, and responding to emergencies while offering acute care.**Mōu | About you**We have an opening at **Christchurch Women's Prison for a Registered Nurse** who can demonstrate:Recent clinical experience in either primary or secondary health care nursing. A diverse range of post-graduate clinical exposure. The ability to assess and respond effectively to emergency situations. A strong motivation to continue learning and advancing professionally. A non-judgmental approach. Experience in triage, which is considered desirable for these roles.If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply and join our team, contributing to the healthcare environment at Christchurch Women's Prison.**Ngā painga | The benefits**The full salary range is $75,773 to $106,739. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, 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 strategy.We value 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..**Tono ināianei | Apply Now**To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored **CV and a cover letter** describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.**Applications close on: Thursday 30th October 2025**If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, visit **careers.corrections.govt.nz.**| Location: | Canterbury (Waitaha) || Attachments: | (Word, 125KB) Position Description |
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