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Registered Nurse - Sexual Health Contact Tracer - Southern - Te Waipounamu - Nphs

Registered Nurse - Sexual Health Contact Tracer - Southern - Te Waipounamu - Nphs

New Zealand GovernmentDunedin, New Zealand
22 hours ago
Job description

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

  • Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Registered Nurse - Sexual Health role
  • Permanent, part time (0.5FTE) role based in :
  • Central Lakes Area or
  • Invercargill or
  • Dunedin
  • Paid on
  • Nursing Collectives according to qualifications and experience - Registered Nurse Salary Scales Step 1-7
  • Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

  • About the Role
  • We have a permanent part time opportunity within our Southern team for a Registered Nurse, Contact Tracer (Sexual Health).
  • The primary purpose of the Contract Tracing Nurse role is to lead HIV, syphilis and other sexually transmitted infectious diseases contact tracing efforts in collaboration with the clinical team.

    This involves but is not limited to running sexual health clinics, providing proactive outreach, clinical follow-up, and strong relationship-building with primary care providers, community services, and regional partners.

  • About the Team / Service / Location
  • Our Public Health Nursing team is part of the National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, and work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga / wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention.
  • We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

  • About you
  • As a successful candidate, you will show and understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role.
  • You build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and models an agile approach –try new approaches, learn quickly, adapt fast.

    You are able to utilise advanced nursing knowledge and skills through reflective practice, critical thinking and professional judgement to provide competent care and advice while working to top of scope.

  • Commitment to working respectfully with Maori, Pacific, and other diverse communities, with an understanding of culturally appropriate engagement and whanau-centred care
  • Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
  • A current RN Practicing Certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
  • A current full driver's license
  • Authorised vaccinator (or willingness to complete)
  • Advanced communication techniques such as conflict resolution, diffusion, and mediation skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, whanau, and healthcare providers
  • Demonstrate professional accountability within scope of practice
  • Demonstrate a genuine interest in working in the community
  • 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

  • How to Apply
  • To apply please click "
  • apply now
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  • All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by

  • Tuesday, 7 October 2025.
  • If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via
  • Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
  • | Location : | Otago || Attachment : | (PDF, 251KB) Job Description |
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