Registered Nurse - Occupational Health, Whangarei

• Maunu House, Whangarei Hospital
• Fixed term, full time (1.0FTE) position
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements within Monday – Friday business hours, no more shift work!

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 in the Occupational Health and Wellbeing team, you will utilise nursing knowledge and skills to provide patient focused care and coordination that will optimise the patient’s journey, improve health outcomes, and ensure that an excellent quality of care is provided. You will play a key role in prevention, assessment, and management of occupational health risks.

This is for a fixed term, 6-month role working 40 hours per week between Mondays and Fridays. You’ll be part of a supportive, small team with access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities to grow your skills in occupational health nursing.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Our small occupational health nursing team works closely with an Occupational Physician and is part of a wider regional and national multidisciplinary team. Together, we provide specialist occupational health services that support staff wellbeing and ensure a safe, healthy, and productive workplace.

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About you

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for promoting and maintaining health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace. It is essential that you have proven experience in developing a culture of innovation with high performance and a strong focus on delivering an exceptional service to our employees.

• Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand annual practicing certificate
• Level 3 or 4 Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Strongly committed to patient safety, continuous improvement, and the delivery of high-quality care
• Proven ability to engage confidently with staff at all levels, developing strong professional networks

Ideally, you will have previous experience in an occupational health environment, with health promotion and education knowledge. However, this is not essential to apply.

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 20 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sharney Smith on NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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