Registered Nurse - Tumanako and He Manu Pae

• Based in Whangārei at the Tumanako Inpatient and He Manu Pae Sub-Acute units
• Permanent full or part-time hours to suit

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

We have exciting opportunities for Registered Nurses to join our Inpatient and Sub-Acute Units in Mental Health and Addictions Service at Whangārei Hospital. These roles are permanent and either full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (minimum of 24 hours per week).

The primary function of this role is to utilise professional knowledge and skill to provide an holistic approach to nursing care that is safe, of the highest quality possible and in accordance with the designated standards of practice.

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About the Team and Location

Tumanako is a 29-bed purpose built unit that cares for adults over the age of 18 who live in the Northland area. We have a multidisciplinary team who work closely together to create a supportive and recovery focused environment for our tāngata whai ora. We are also committed to quality improvement, staff wellbeing and working collaboratively across services.

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

About you

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with current practicing certificate
• Experience in a Mental Health setting
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Current full NZ driver’s licence

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 2 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera, 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.