Speciality Clinical Nurse, Occupational Health - Whanganui

• Permanent, part time (0.5FTE)
• Based in Whanganui

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 

Have you ever wondered who looks after the health and wellbeing of our people at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora?

The Occupational Health team is a dedicated and highly skilled service providing specialist occupational health advice, assessment, care, education, and support to our healthcare workforce. We are committed to promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our kaimahi.

As a Specialist Clinical Nurse (SCN), you will provide expert occupational health nursing advice and care to managers and employees across the organisation. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will undertake assessments, provide guidance and education, manage occupational health programmes, and support workplace health and wellbeing initiatives.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Occupational Health team, working alongside another full-time SCN and benefiting from established clinical and operational leadership. This collaborative environment encourages professional growth, knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement while ensuring high-quality occupational health services are delivered throughout the Whanganui region.

Whether you have occupational health experience or are looking to transition into this specialty area, comprehensive education, training, and mentoring will be provided to support your success and ongoing professional development.

We recognise that flexibility is important. While this is a 0.5 FTE position, there is scope to discuss how hours are worked. This makes the role ideal for those seeking to balance work with family commitments, study, or other interests while still enjoying meaningful and rewarding work.

About you 

You are a Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate and a genuine passion for supporting the health and wellbeing of others. 

You will bring:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• An understanding of health, safety, and employment-related legislation and its application within the workplace.
• Confidence in delivering education and health promotion initiatives to individuals and groups.
• A commitment to continuous learning and developing expertise in occupational health practice.

Most importantly, you will be motivated to make a positive difference to the wellbeing of our healthcare workforce and contribute to a supportive, collaborative team culture.

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, 15 November 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Cherushka Pillay at cherushka.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz