Registered Nurse - Maternity

• Work where others holiday - enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga
• Fixed term, part-time position - 0.4 FTE
• Supportive, midwife-led environment designed for natural birth and 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 a fixed term opportunity for up to 5 months for skilled Registered Nurse to support wahine, pepi, and whānau during one of life’s most important journeys, working 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week). Working within a midwife-led service, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including LMCs, midwives, obstetricians, and lactation consultants to deliver holistic care during the antenatal, birthing, and postnatal periods.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Based in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, our Maternity Unit is based at Tauranga Hospital. We provide holistic, family-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 acute maternity care and passionate about supporting mama and pepi.

What you will bring:

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

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 Maori, 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 9 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.