Registered Nurse - Casual

Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role

Multiple casual Registered Nurse positions available

Location : Wellington Regional Hospital / Kenepuru Community Hospital

Contract : Casual - Flexible working hours

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

A typical day for a Casual Registered Nurse involves providing compassionate patient care across various healthcare settings. You'll assess and monitor patient conditions, administer medications, collaborate with medical teams, and ensure patient comfort and safety. Flexibility is key as you may work across different shifts and departments, adapting to varying patient needs. Your role includes documenting medical information, assisting with procedures, and offering emotional support to patients and families. If you're ready for a dynamic, rewarding role, join our casual bureau and make a difference in healthcare!

About you

The Bureau gives you the opportunity to enhance skills by working across multiple services.

Working for The Bureau means you have the opportunity to work across a range of wards and utilise your healthcare experience. You'll also have an opportunity to be exposed to new clinical environments.

You'll be supported by an orientation package and support with ongoing education. We are committed to supporting your development by moving you through services in a structured way which allows you to broaden your skills. You have the potential to advance your professional career in a thriving tertiary environment.

If you're looking for further learning and development whilst gaining experience in different specialities, working for the Bureau creates opportunities for your career.

Skills and experience

12 months experience in a hospital environment

Have completed a CAP or NETP Program

Hold a current work visa or have the legal right to work in New Zealand

All nurses employed by Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District must have registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and maintain a current Annual Practising Certificate as a Registered Nurse.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 27 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.