Public Health Nurse - MidCentral - Central - NPHS

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Public Health Nurse – Palmerston North – Central
• Contribute to transforming the future of health
• Location : Palmerston North
• Permanent full-time or part-time
• Paid on the relevant nursing collective
• 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 currently have several opportunities available to join our team as a
• Public Health Nurse.
• These are permanent roles, with various positions available between 0.6 and 1.0FTE.In this role, you will deliver public health nursing services across the community. Public health nursing includes assessment of population health, attention to the multiple determinants of health, an emphasis on primary prevention, and continued commitment to best evidence-based public health nursing practice.We value diversity and equity in our workforce and are committed to reflecting the communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from all registered nurses and particularly encourage Māori and Pacific nurses to apply.
• About the Team / Service / Location
• The public health nursing team is part of the National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, and works 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
• 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 –try new approaches, learn quickly, and 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.
• Skills and Experience
• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse.
• Preferably 3+ years clinical experience, although other levels of experience, including New Graduate Nurses, will be considered.
• Be prepared to work towards, or already are, an authorised vaccinator.
• Able to demonstrate clinical expertise and sound clinical judgement.
• Hold a currently assessed nursing portfolio as assessed via an approved Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) or working towards completion within an agreed timeframe.
• Preferably, Child and Adolescent health-related experience; however, experience in other relevant settings is considered.
• Ability to work within a team and autonomously in a rural setting.
• Preferably, experience and competence using Patient Management Systems.
• An eye for detail and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Full, clean New Zealand driver's licence.
• 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
• How to Apply
• To view the position description and / or apply for the role, please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11 : 59 pm on
• 5 November 2025.
• If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with Adele Edmonds-Woolf via | Location : | Manawatu / Whanganui || Attachment : | (PDF, 215KB) Job Description |

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