Public Health Nurse - Whole Of Life Vaccinator - Whakatane - Te Manawa Taki - Nphs (Fixed Term)

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 Whole of Life Vaccinator to join our Public Health Nursing team and wider immunisation network in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

We are committed to improving immunisation rates across our community to protect our tamariki in the event of a vaccine preventable outbreak.

This work is both rewarding and complex requiring a desire to remove barriers to access and working with our partners across the Eastern BOP to reach those in need.

This is a 12-month Fixed-Term position from date of hire and is required to work rostered shifts across a 7 day week.

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.

We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are locally informed, regionally delivered and align nationally.

About you

You are a dedicated and committed whole of life vaccinator, with experience working in rural communities.

You are a skilled communicator and experienced in delivering immunisation education in a clear and confident manner.

You build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and model an agile approach, you learn quickly, adapt fast.

You will draw on advanced nursing knowledge, critical thinking and professional judgement to improve immunisation rates in your area.

• Current registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand as Registered Nurse and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Current Authorised Vaccinator
• Full, New Zealand drivers' licence
• Hold a competent portfolio in an approved PDRP or equivalent with a commitment to continue through the programme
• Demonstrated competence in application of Maori health models to Nursing practice with child and whanau health related experience
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Proven experience and competence using Patient Management Systems

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 Sunday, 12 October 2025.

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.