Registered Nurse - Ko Matariki Maternity

• Work where others holiday - enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Whakatāne
• Fixed-term, full time position - 1.0 FTE
• Supportive, secondary unit providing postnatal care

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

Join a vibrant, supportive maternity team where every day offers meaningful connection, care, and professional growth. We are offering up to 4 -months fixed term opportunity for skilled Registered Nurses to support wāhine, pepi, and whānau during one of life’s most important journeys, working 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week). Working within a secondary care maternity unit, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including LMCs, midwives, obstetricians, and lactation consultants to deliver holistic care during the during surgical birth (caesarean section) and provide postnatal care.

About the Team/Service/Location

Based in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, our Maternity Unit is based at Whakatāne Hospital. We provide holistic, whānau-centred care in a setting that promotes connection, calm, and cultural safety. You will be joining a passionate and professional team that values kindness, teamwork, and high standards of care.

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About You

We are looking for a team-oriented Registered Nurse who is confident in maternity care and passionate about supporting māmā and pepi.

What you will bring:

• Current NZ Nursing Registration and current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Recent maternity-related nursing experience
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A commitment to culturally safe, whānau-centred care
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts across a 24/7 service

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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 apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 18 May 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.