Tamariki Ora Registered Nurse

Permanent, Full Time

Invercargill

Overview

Hiringa Oranga O Awarua Limited - Awarua Whanau Services is seeking a dedicated Tamariki Ora Registered Nurse to join our kaupapa Maori health team.

This role is central to delivering Well Child services that support tamariki and their whanau to thrive through culturally responsive, whanau-centered care.

Responsibilities

Deliver health and development assessments for tamariki under 5 years.

Support whanau to identify needs and access services that enhance wellbeing.

Promote health literacy and empower whanau with knowledge and skills.

Work within an integrated model of care that values collaboration across health and social services.

Uphold professional nursing standards and contribute to continuous improvement.

Foster positive relationships with whanau, colleagues, and community partners.

Is a Registered General and Obstetric Nurse or Registered Comprehensive Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.

Holds or is willing to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing.

Has a certificate or higher in Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga (or is working towards it).

Is an Independent Vaccinator (or working towards it).

Has experience working with whanau and in Maori community settings.

Demonstrates strong clinical assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Understands population health, child development, and kaupapa Maori health models.

About Awarua Whanau Services

Awarua Whanau Services is a Kaupapa Maori organisation delivering health and social services in Invercargill, Otago and surrounding areas.

We offer a range of health and social services for parents and their babies, rangatahi (youth), pakeke (older adults), and Kaumatua (male and female elders) in the community.

We actively maintain strong strategic partnerships with individuals, whanau, community, other Kaupapa Maori, Pacific, other Cultural providers, mainstream services, non-government, and government agencies.

Our underlying ethos is Kotahitanga (together we can make a difference).

Benefits

A meaningful role within a kaupapa Maori organisation.

A supportive team environment where your mahi directly supports our people.

The opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and community development.

Competitive salary (based on experience).

How to apply

Apply today by sending a copy of your CV and covering letter to Sarah Lamerton at

For more information, download the full position description from our careers page, or reach out to Sarah directly if you have any patai.

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