Public Health Nurse - Napier - Hawkes Bay

Public Health Nurse – Napier - Hawkes Bay  - NPHS

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Public Health Nurse role
• Full-time 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover
• Paid on the relevant nursing collective

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role

As a Public Health Nurse, you will deliver public health nursing services across the community with a strong focus on improving immunisation coverage.  This role is in collaboration with the Outreach Immunisation Service (OIS) to support equitable and accessible vaccination delivery. Public health nursing includes assessment of population health, attention to the multiple determinants of health, an emphasis on primary prevention, and continued commitment to best evidence-based public health nursing practice.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our public health nursing team is part of the National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora and works 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. The Hawke's Bay balances career opportunities with lifestyle benefits, offering both professional growth and a supportive community.

About you

As a successful candidate, you will show and understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and be skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role. You build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and model an agile approach –try new approaches, 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 the top of scope.

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse.
• Holds a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• An ongoing commitment to professional development.
• A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for underserved whānau and communities.
• Be prepared to work towards, or already be, a whole-of-life authorised vaccinator
• Demonstrated competence in the application of Māori health models to Nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Proven experience using Patient Management Systems.
• An eye for detail and commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Full 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 Thursday, February 5^th, 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz