Public Health Nurse - Rheumatic Fever - Rotorua - NPHS

• Permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) position available
• Paid on the relevant Nursing Collective Agreement
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to tamariki, rangatahi and whānau through Rheumatic Fever prevention and management

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

This role combines clinical leadership, case management and programme coordination to reduce the incidence and impact of Rheumatic Fever. The nurse works proactively across clinical and community settings to improve prevention, strengthen service delivery, and achieve equitable health outcomes.

About the Service

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 will be an experienced registered nurse with strong relationship management and coordination skills. You will be passionate about improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations and committed to delivering culturally safe and equitable care.

You will:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within health services
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across a range of stakeholders
• Be confident working autonomously while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Utilise advanced nursing knowledge, clinical reasoning and professional judgement to support quality care and service delivery
• Have a commitment to continuous quality improvement and achieving equitable outcomes for whānau

Essential Requirements

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Relevant public health, community health or primary care nursing experience
• Experience in case management, programme coordination or clinical leadership
• Demonstrated understanding of Māori health models and culturally safe practice
• Strong organisational, communication and relationship management skills
• Experience using patient management systems and maintaining accurate clinical records
• Ability to analyse data and contribute to reporting requirements
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of Acute Rheumatic Fever, Rheumatic Heart Disease and prevention strategies
• Experience working with Māori, Pacific and high-needs communities
• Experience in health promotion, quality improvement or population health programmes
• Authorised Vaccinator status, or willingness to work towards this qualification

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 Monday, 16 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Priyanka Sharma via priyanka.sharma@tewhatuora.govt.nz