Job Description

Make a real difference for Pacific families and communities.

Join our Pacific Navigation Service and support Whanau to access primary health care, strengthen wellbeing, and achieve better long-term health outcomes.

About the role

We’re looking for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving health outcomes for Pacific peoples. In this community-based role, you’ll empower individuals and whanau to navigate the health system, access primary care, and build confidence in managing their health and wellbeing.

Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team—including social workers, community health workers, and Pacific health partners—you will:

• Provide clinical assessment, early intervention, and health coaching

• Support individuals and families with chronic condition management

• Facilitate access to primary and community health services

• Deliver culturally responsive health education

• Promote lifestyle change and self-management

• Build strong relationships with general practice teams and Pacific communities

This role is based in Porirua/Wellington and contributes to strengthening equity and improving health outcomes across the CCDHB region.

About you

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current APC

• Experienced in working with Pacific communities and understanding the Pacific worldviews of health

• Skilled at building trusting relationships with whanau, communities, and stakeholders

• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

• Culturally responsive, adaptable, and committed to equity

• Knowledgeable in Pacific health models (e.g. Fonofale, Fa'afaletui)

• Confident with digital health systems and clinical, documentation

• A clean full driver's licence is required

Why join Tū Ora Compass Health?

• Work in a service designed specifically to uplift Pacific health

• Strong organisational values: Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Ngākau, Pono, Whakapai

• Supportive team with opportunities for development and continuous learning

• Make measurable impact on health equity in your community

Apply now

If you’re passionate about Pacific health and want a role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply for this role, please click 'apply' below or go to https://tuora.org.nz, click on our careers vacancy page and click 'apply' at the bottom of the role advert.

For more information, visit our Staff Benefits Page at https://tuora.org.nz/additional-pages/benefits.
Kindly note that applications will be exclusively accepted through our website, and we kindly request refraining from submitting applications via email.
You must possess the legal right to work in New Zealand

If you require more information, please contact: HR@tuora.org.nz
Tū Ora values diversity and inclusion and we encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for this role.
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