Registered Nurse - Kaupapa Maori Nurse
- Work where others holiday – enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga
- Permanent Part-time position – 0.8 FTE, suitable for first year of practice Tapuhi/RN
- Previous experience working Kaupapa Māori health care setting is an advantage.
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
Mō Tātou – About us
Te Pare ō Toi is Hauora a Toi Māori Health services. We seek courageous, passionate, and driven individuals who are inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and want to be part of leading a paradigm shift toward Toi Ora within Te Moana a Toi.
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He kōrero mōu – About you
Are you ready to contribute a positive difference by championing with passion for whānau, hāpu and iwi
Are you a Registered Nurse with a current APC
Do you have experience of Kaupapa Māori model of practice
Do you have passion to deliver te ao Māori informed practice in our Mental Health unit, Te Whare Maiangiangi
We also interested in applications from newly graduated Tāpuhi/RN
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to te reo me ona tikanga.
Demonstrates, exudes, and embeds behaviours consistent with He Pou Oranga Tāngata Whenua and Hauora a Toi Manaakitanga values.
Ready to work shift work
He kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
These are permanent part time roles that cover a 7 day 24 hr roster
Working as part of Te Pare ō Toi Service within the Mental Health teams
Working with variety of professional roles of Te Pare ō Toi and wider Hauora a Toi team/s
Working to supporting whanau to achieving Toi Ora
Support will be provided for continued learning and application of new learning
Championing and supporting Toi Ora knowledge and competence within the workforce
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Join our team as we work to create a future where our mokopuna are raised in
Mana Atua, Mana Tupuna, Mana Whenua, Mana Moana & Mana Tangata.
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 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 before 11:59pm on 17th February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.