Registered Nurse - Community Care Coordinator

• Based in Tauranga
• Permanent, part-time position
• A supportive and collaborative team culture

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

About the Role

The Bay of Plenty Care Coordination Centre serves as a centralised access point for patients needing short-term health services across the region. We are looking for an experienced Registered Health Professional to join us as a Community Care Coordinator based at Te Whare Whakamana building located on 17^th Avenue, across from the Historic Village.

The position involves compassionate client interactions and collaborative work with healthcare professionals, using phone and technology-based communications to guide clients toward the best available services. 

This is a permanent, full-time position at 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) and requires flexibility to cover rotating weekend shifts.

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About the 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.

For more information on living and working in the Bay of Plenty click here

About you

You must be a registered Nurse with current practicing certificate and a good knowledge patient management systems and medical terminology. Have experience in assessing and coordination of patient care and be able to work without supervision in an environment of changing and variable situations.

Success in this role requires a solution-focused mindset, a collaborative approach, and an eye for identifying opportunities to enhance service integration. This is a dynamic, agile environment where no two days are the same, offering both challenges and growth as the Coordination Centre continues to develop.

Responsibilities include screening requests, determining appropriate responses and fostering key relationships with healthcare providers across the community and hospital settings.

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 26 November 2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers, BP-Recruitment @tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.