Registered Nurse - Kaikōura Health

• 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week) fixed-term part-time position due to parental leave
• Shifts are across Monday – Sunday, Morning, Afternoon and Nights
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Kaikōura Health Te Ha O Te Ora are looking for a Registered Nurse to join their wonderful rural team! This role will suit an experienced Registered Nurse who displays a caring and flexible approach to patient care. You will enjoy working within a close-knit team of healthcare professionals, while also working autonomously as you support and manage patient’s health and wellbeing in both the long-term care and the medical acute areas.

As a Registered Nurse you will need to be available to work across all shifts including nights and weekends and be part of an on-call roster.  This role will cover a wide variety of nursing duties including acute and emergency care, palliative care, respite care, day procedures including infusions and providing support to the independent midwife in our birthing unit; along with providing care to our residents in the Rest Home.

This is an excellent opportunity to expose yourself to a variety of clinical conditions you may not otherwise see if you were in a large hospital setting.

This role is a fixed-term, part time position from March 2026 - March 2027 due to parental leave.

About You

• NZ healthcare experience is essential
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC with no restrictions
• Rural generalist nursing experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori, Te Ao Māori is desirable

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora 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. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 8th February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz