Registered Nurse, Cervical Screening - Dunedin - NPHS

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Cervical Screening role
• Permanent, part-time (0.5 FTE) role based in Dunedin
• Salary in accordance with the relevant Nursing Collective Agreement, based on qualifications and experience, Registered Nurse Salary Scale Steps 1–7

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 Cervical Screening Registered Nurse within Te Waipounamu, National Public Health Service, you'll provide high-quality, person and whānau-centred nursing care in a community setting. Based in Dunedin, you'll use your clinical knowledge and judgement to assess health needs, plan and deliver appropriate nursing interventions, provide health education, and support people to make informed decisions about their health. You'll work across the lifespan, practising autonomously within your scope while partnering with individuals, whānau and communities.

Working collaboratively with nursing, medical, allied health and community partners, you'll help coordinate care and connect people with appropriate services and resources. You'll contribute to safe, culturally responsive and evidence-based practice, with a strong focus on improving access and outcomes for the communities we serve and applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your everyday practice.  

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora 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.

About you

You'll be a confident and adaptable Registered Nurse and Smear Taker who enjoys working in the community and building trusted relationships with people and whānau. You'll bring sound clinical judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, while providing culturally safe, evidence-based care.

You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least one year of post-registration nursing experience and a relevant graduate qualification.
• Current smear taker competency and the ability to assess, triage and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills, with confidence working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, culturally safe practice and improving health outcomes for the communities we serve, along with a current clean driver 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 serve 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 Wednesday, 04 November 2026.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett via maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nz