Registered Nurse - Kaupapa Ward

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• Work where others holiday enjoy the golden beaches, bustling caf s, and a vibrant lifestyle in Tauranga

• Permanent part-time opportunity - 0.8FTE / 32 hours per week 

• Ideal opportunity for a courageous, passionate Registered Nurse who is inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and want to be a part of leading a shift toward Toi Ora within Te Moana a Toi
   

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Te Pare ō Toi Service is transforming into a `change engine for Toi Ora as we progress our strategy, Te Toi Ahorangi Rautaki 2030. We are seeking courageous, passionate, and driven Registered Nurses who are inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and want to be part of leading a paradigm shift toward Toi Ora within Te Moana a Toi.

Deliver care that is guided by Te Ao Māori knowledge and practices, ensuring whānau Māori receive clinically safe and culturally responsive support. This position plays a vital role in implementing Toi Ora systems of care, helping to achieve Te Toi Ahorangi and Pae Ora. With support from Te Pare ō Toi, this role offers the chance to expand your clinical expertise while embedding Māori health values into everyday practice

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. 

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About you

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate professional to join our evolving service who embodies manaakitanga and is dedicated to Te Tiriti ō Waitangi will thrive in this role. A desire to integrate Te Ao Māori into clinical practice is essential.

What you will bring:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and current APC
• Passionate to make a difference for urihaumate and whanau
• Kaupapa Māori nursing experience an advantage
• Driven to apply Te Āo Māori views, concepts, knowledge, and practices in your work

• Demonstrates, exudes, and embeds behaviours consistent with He Pou Oranga Tāngata Whenua and the Hauora a Toi values

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 04 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, reference vacancy TAU03012 and contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.