• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Nurse role
• Location: South Waikato
• Nursing Collectives according to qualifications and experience - Registered Nurse Salary Scales Step 1-7

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 the opportunity available to join our team as a Public Health Nurse – Whole of Life Vaccinator. This role is a fixed-term position with a primary focus on childhood immunisation. The Fixed-Term period is 12-months from date of commencement in the role and will require you to work across 7 days a week.

In this role you will support the Te Manawa Taki regional immunisation plan. Immunisation is promoted as a primary strategy for the prevention of communicable disease. You will work collaboratively with AIR administration and other team members, deliver immunisation activity and ensure that vaccines are administered in accordance with local policy and procedures including the maintenance of cold chain.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The public health nursing team is part of the National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, and work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored. 

About you

You understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role. You're able to facilitate informed consent supported with immunisation expertise. You're able to provide evidence-based education to whānau, education centres, community providers and all stakeholders to promote vaccination.

You build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and model an agile approach, you learn quickly, adapt fast. You can utilise advanced nursing knowledge and skills through reflective practice, critical thinking and professional judgement to provide competent care and advice while working to top of scope.

• Current registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand as Registered Nurse and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Current Authorised Vaccinator
• Full, New Zealand drivers' licence
• Hold a competent portfolio in an approved PDRP or equivalent with a commitment to continue through the programme
• Demonstrated competence in application of Māori health models to Nursing practice with child and whānau health related experience
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Proven experience and competence using Patient Management Systems

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 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 Sunday 8 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay at Anesha.Pillay@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz