
Registered Nurse - Pūkenga Atawhai
Job Description
Are you a registered nurse (or training to be a registered nurse) looking to expand your practice, deepen your cultural capability, and take the next step in your career?
We have an exciting opportunity to join a community-focused health organisation delivering integrated, person-centred care across the Marlborough area. This role offers the chance to use Māori models of health to work holistically with individuals and families (whānau), broaden your clinical experience beyond traditional settings, and build skills that will prepare you for the next level in your nursing career.
Why join us?
Join a team of passionate nurses with a kind, experienced leader
Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways
Free Te Reo Māori training and access to a wide range of cultural learning opportunities
The opportunity to strengthen your cultural capability in a supportive environment
Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
A role that allows you to truly make a difference in community health outcomes
About the role
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide community-based nursing care, supporting individuals and families to access coordinated, responsive health and social services.
You will
- Carry out comprehensive health assessments and develop individual care plans
- Support people to achieve their health and wellbeing goals
- Provide clinical care, health education, and ongoing support
- Deliver and support vaccination programmes
- Identify risks and ensure appropriate interventions are in place
- Coordinate care with primary, secondary, and community services
- Advocate for access to services and address barriers to care
- Support participation in preventative health initiatives and screening programmes
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and meet reporting requirements
- This role includes both clinical care and community outreach, allowing you to build strong relationships and contribute to improved long-term health outcomes.
- About you
- You are a compassionate and motivated nurse who is committed to continuous learning and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Ideally, you will have or be training towards
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Current New Zealand Nursing Council practising certificate
- Full driver licence
- Experience in health or community services (preferred)
- A strong interest in improving health equity and outcomes
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- What you’ll gain
- This is more than just a nursing role — it’s an opportunity to:
- Expand your clinical scope in a community setting
- Develop cultural capability through structured learning and real-world practice
- Build skills in care coordination, health promotion, and outreach
- Gain experience that supports advancement into senior or specialist roles
- About the organisation
We are a well-established tikanga Māori Community Wellness Service
Delivering integrated services through clinics, mobile services, and home-based care. Our focus is on improving wellbeing through accessible, preventative, and holistic healthcare.
We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where staff can grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact.
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