Casual Registered Nurse - Otago Corrections Facility

Nga kawenga | 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 centers 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.

Mou | About you

We are seeking CASUAL Registered Nurses for Otago Corrections Facility 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 Otago Corrections Facility.

Utu a-tau | Salary

The full salary range is $75,773 - $106,739 pro rate for casuals.

Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mo matou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.

Hokai Rangi, our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business.

Building our frameworks from a Matauranga Maori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Maori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.

You can find out more about us here.

Tono inaianei | Apply Now - Applications close Tuesday 7th October 2025

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.

Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.

Applications received via email will not be considered.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at