Primary Health Registered Nurse
Experienced Registered Nurse Primary Health 2FTE (Part time considered or Job share)
Mo matou – Our Organisation:At Arowhenua Whanau Services our purpose is to ensure that the needs of Maori living in the Takiwa of Te Runanga o Arowhenua are responded to in an appropriate way by bringing whanau, hapu, iwi, and Maori community development into a relationship with health, social services and education provision.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi is the founding document which defines the relationship between Maori and the Crown in Aotearoa New Zealand. It affirms both tangata whenua status of whanau, hapu, and iwi in Aotearoa New Zealand, and their rights to citizenship.Te Tiriti o Waitangi provides a basis through which Maori may critically analyze relationships, challenge the status quo, and affirm Maori rights.
Te wahi mahi | Working here
We are a friendly, collaborative team who are committed to seeing whanau succeed in their aspiration of achieving positive health and wellbeing outcomes.In addition, the organization offers a range of fun events and activities for the team and whanau and provides a supportive and caring environment that shapes our workplace culture.
Mo te turanga | About the role
As an experienced registered primary health nurse, you will be responsible for assessing and managing the clinical needs of tangata whaiora and whanau. You will complete nursing assessments and develop individual care plans to enable tangata whaiora and whanau to meet their health and wellbeing goals.You will need to be a confident communicator and decision-maker with the ability to think outside of the square with strong clinical competencies.
This role would suit a registered nurse who has worked in a kaupapa Maori and community environment. We want to hear from registered nurses who are dedicated to providing high-quality care and are responsive to tangata whaiora and whanau needs.
Working days are Monday to Friday, our Temuka clinic is open from 9am-4.30pm although hours may be negotiated.A contribution towards relocation may be considered for the right applicant(s)
What you will bring | Nga tohungatanga mo tenei turangaStrong clinical expertise, excellent assessment skills, and a desire to develop your career
Fantastic interpersonal and time management skills
An ability to think fast on your feet in our fast-paced but rewarding environment
A great sense of humor and the ability to quickly develop a professional rapport with tangata whaiora, whanau, and hapori.
Essential to the role is:- A registered nurse qualification and a current NZ annual practicing certificate
- A full NZ driver's license
vaccination certificate, cervical screening is desirable
Due to the nature of our mahi and working closely with vulnerable whanau, police vetting, Ministry of Justice, and Oranga Tamariki checks are a condition of employment.
Ka pehea te tono mai | How to applyApplications close 23rd February 2026, however, we may move forward with screening and interviewing sooner so APPLY NOW!
For a copy of the position description email reception@aws.health.nz or for general patai, phone our Kaiwhakarite/Receptionist on 03 615 5180