Public Health Nurse - Waitemata - NPHS (Fixed Term)

Public Health Nurse - Waitemata - NPHS (Fixed Term)

Public Health Nurse – Waitemata - NPHS

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Nurse role
• Full-time 12-month fixed-term based in Waitakere
• 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

As a Public Health Nurse, you will make a meaningful difference by working closely with school communities and partnering with whānau in their homes to strengthen health outcomes and ensure equitable access to care. Your work will extend across the community, delivering services that promote wellbeing and empower people to live healthier lives.

Key aspects of the role include :

This is a 12-month fixed‑term position, covering parental leave, offering you the opportunity to contribute to healthier futures while supporting continuity of care.

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. Together, we are committed to achieving Pae Ora – healthy futures for all – by addressing the wider determinants of health and supporting oranga / wellbeing across communities. We focus on prevention, protection, and population‑level interventions, working collaboratively to ensure services are nationally planned for consistency and equity, regionally delivered to reflect diverse needs, and locally tailored to best support individual communities. By connecting across boundaries, we deliver public health services that make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

About you

We're looking for a Registered Nurse who brings :

Preferred : paediatric / public health nursing experience, authorised vaccinator status.

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 Māori, 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 Monday, January 12th, 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Due to the December holiday period, this advert will remain open for an extended duration. Screening and interviews will commence from mid-January. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you in the new year.

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