Public Health Nurse - Taranaki - NPHS - Fixed Term

Kiwi Health JobsTaranaki, New Zealand

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Job description

Public Health Nurse – Taranaki – Central

Contribute to transforming the future of health

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We currently have a 0.9 fixed-term opportunity to cover maternity leave to join our team as a Public Health Nurse .

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.

In this role, you will provide public health nursing services throughout the community, focusing on promoting and protecting population health. Key responsibilities include conducting population health assessments, addressing a broad range of health determinants, prioritising primary prevention strategies, and consistently applying evidence-based practice to support optimal public health outcomes.

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.

3+ years clinical experience, although other levels of experience will be considered.

Be prepared to work towards, or already are, an authorised vaccinator.

Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and clinical judgement, particularly when working with children and adolescents.

Hold a currently assessed nursing portfolio as assessed via an approved Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP).

Child and Adolescent health-related experience.

Ability to work within a team and autonomously in a rural setting.

Proven 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 ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our lives, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly 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

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Public Health Nurse • Taranaki, New Zealand