Registered Nurse

Te Whare Hauora | Health Centre

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays

Professional development opportunities

Generous superannuation provisions (up to 6.75% employer contribution)

Permanent part-time position (25–28 hours per week)

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!

He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Registered Nurse? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to students, staff, and visitors within a busy and supportive Health Centre environment. You will deliver clinical services, promote patient wellbeing, and contribute to a holistic approach to healthcare through education, early intervention, and ongoing support.

Playing a key role in triaging patients, administering treatments, supporting preventative health programmes, and ensuring all care is delivered in line with professional standards, relevant legislation, and best practice guidelines.

This role may also provide opportunities to pick up additional casual shifts during the week to cover staff absences if needed, however, it is not a requirement. Further details can be discussed at the interview stage if you are interested in this.

Mōu | Who You Are

You are a compassionate and skilled nursing professional who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative and culturally inclusive environment. You will bring:

A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Practice Nurse/Primary Health Care Nurse

Current knowledge of infection control, wound care, immunisations, and sexual health

Experience using medical databases (ideally Medtech) and strong administrative accuracy

Sound understanding of relevant legislation including Privacy, Health & Disability, and Consumer Rights

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-focused approach

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Interest and knowledge in the care of people with type 2 diabetes

You will also demonstrate a commitment to professional development, cultural competency (including an appreciation of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga), and alignment with organisational values that promote wellbeing, inclusivity, and respect.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including doctors, nursing staff, and administrative professionals, as well as engaging with students and staff from across the wider organisation.

This role requires strong collaboration, the ability to build trusted relationships, and a genuine commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of a diverse community.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

UC’s Benefits approach is shaped by Ngā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. They are designed to be relevant, support and inspire our people, they include:

5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays

UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility

generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

flexible working arrangements

professional development and study opportunities

supportive working environment

a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel

on-campus staff discounts including UC RecCentre

living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand

a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 16 November 2026 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

Note: If you have previously applied for this Registered Nurse, 33516 position, we kindly ask that you do not submit a further application for this role. Your previous application has already been reviewed and assessed against the key requirements of the position, and unfortunately, you will not be considered for this recruitment process. We appreciate your interest in the opportunity and thank you for your understanding.

Please note, this is an onsite position.

Job Details

Reference #

• 34036
• Posted on
• 02 Nov 2026
• Closes on
• 16 Nov 2026 23:55
• Location(s)
• Christchurch
• Expertise
• Health
• Job level(s)
• Experienced
• Work type(s)
• Continuing (Permanent) part-time