Public Health Nurse - Wellington - Central Region - Nphs

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 are looking for a Public Health Nurse who is a team player and enjoys the challenge of a constantly changing environment.

If you're highly motivated, energetic and outgoing this role is for you.

You must be able to relate to a wide variety of people from different cultures and work within a multidisciplinary team.

This position involves the provision of population and personal health services to support quota refugees integrate to the health system, health promotion / education, and disease investigation to minimise the effects of communicable disease and disease outbreaks in our communities.

About the Team / Service / Location

You'll be joining a passionate and supportive Public Health Nursing team that is part of the National Public Health Service (NPHS), working collectively to promote health, protect communities, and advance equity across the region.

Our team is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we work with heart, in partnership, and with a shared commitment to delivering Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) for all.

We value collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, and we actively support professional development and wellbeing.

Public Health Nurses in our team work closely with :

• Medical Officers of Health
• Colleagues within our public health service
• Hospital and Specialist Services
• Hauora Maori Tumatanui – NPHS Te Ikaroa
• Pacific Health Services - NPHS Te Ikaroa
• Patients
• Community
• Other NPHS services (e.g. immunisation, health protection, health promotion)
• Community organisations and government agencies

Our service takes a whanau-centred, strengths-based approach, supporting children and young people not only with their health needs, but also addressing the wider determinants of health.

About you

You 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 model an agile approach, you learn quickly, adapt fast.

You can 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.

• Current registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand as Registered Nurse and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
• 3+ years clinical experience, Authorised Vaccinator or interest in completing training
• Hold a minimum of a proficient portfolio in an approved PDRP or equivalent with a commitment to continue through the programme
• Ability to work within a team and autonomously
• Proven experience and competence using Patient Management Systems
• An eye for detail and commitment for continuous quality improvement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Awareness of key Public Health issues in New Zealand and / or an interest and enthusiasm for public health
• Technical / clinical public health nurse knowledge in the follow-up of communicable disease
• Experience dealing with stakeholders and patients
• Well-developed time management skills to enable deadlines to be managed and met
• Full, clean New Zealand drivers licence
• With the support of Health NZ, you will proactively take care of your own health and safety, to ensure a safe and supportive work environment

Working for 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." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday 14th October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at