Registered Nurse, Bureau Resource/Variance Response Team

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse within the Waitematā Central Staffing Team (Nursing Bureau), you will have the unique opportunity to work across a variety of clinical areas, providing essential support where it is needed most. This role offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to broaden your clinical experience while being part of a supportive and highly collaborative team environment.

You will use your skills to provide short notice leave cover and support clinical environments during periods of high demand. Working alongside ward-based nurses in direct clinical care, you will role model best practice and contribute to maintaining safe, high-quality patient care. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organisation while enjoying the stability of permanent hours.

Benefits of the Role

• Permanent hours with flexible rostered shifts, supporting stability and work–life balance
• Ability to identify preferred working times with variable shift lengths (4, 8 or 12 hours)
• Minimum 0.4 FTE with a full orientation programme
• Ongoing professional development to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills
• Opportunity to work across multiple clinical settings and expand your practice

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Waitematā Central Staffing Team (Nursing Bureau) supports services across both North Shore and Waitakere hospital. We are a responsive, solution-focused team committed to ensuring safe staffing and quality patient outcomes.

Opportunities are available to work across both sites, with the ability to identify a preferred site where possible.

About you

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring adaptability, strong clinical capability, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.

• Current NZ Nursing Council registration and Annual Practising Certificate
• At least 3 + years recent acute clinical experience
• New Zealand Nursing Experience preferred
• Ability to work confidently across a range of clinical environments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to professional development and role modelling best nursing practice

If you are looking for variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to support teams across the organisation while maintaining permanent employment stability, we would love to hear from you.

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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 11 June 2026. Position reference number WDHB20431.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.