Job Description

Registered Nurse | Te Aranga Health

• Bring your heart for the community and your general practice expertise.
• Enjoy true work-life balance, fully funded APC and external clinical supervision.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Te Aranga Health (part of He Waka Tapu), we don’t just treat symptoms, we care for the whole person. If you are looking for a nursing role where you can practice authentic, wrap-around whānau ora care, this 0.6 FTE role offers the perfect balance.

We back our nursing team so you can focus on making a real difference:

• True Work-Life Balance with Hauora wellbeing leave, Life Insurance and free gym access.
• Financial & Professional Support: Annual Practising Certificate (APC) costs and external clinical supervision are covered to support your practice.
• Grow Your Skills: Ongoing professional development, cultural training and mentoring to ensure you are building on your clinical kete.
• A Supportive Whānau: Work alongside passionate clinical providers, social service teams, and wider kaimahi who share a passion for bringing professional healthcare services to our community.

About the Role & Our Community

Te Aranga Health is a community-focused general practice operating within a Kaupapa Māori framework. For over 30 years, He Waka Tapu has been a trusted pillar in our community, particularly supporting our most vulnerable people.

As our new Registered Nurse, you will be an integral part of our collaborative team. You won't be working in isolation; you will partner with our wider social service teams to deliver pro-equitable, patient-centred care that enhances the mana of everyone who walks through our doors.

What You Will Bring (Skills & Experience)

We are looking for a compassionate clinician who understands that true health involves Tinana, Wairua, Hinengaro, and Whānau.

• Qualifications: Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current, valid APC.
• Cultural Competence: A strong understanding of (or a genuine desire to work within) a Māori organisation, meeting tikanga and kawa requirements.
• Resilience & Empathy: Experience working within low-decile or high-needs complex communities. You project a calm demeanour, remaining professional and understanding, , setting respectful boundaries with empathy, and de-escalating situations when chronic health issues cause patient frustration.
• Equity-Driven: A proven commitment to achieving pro-equitable health outcomes for the community.
• Team Player: High level of professionalism, outstanding communication, and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

Our Culture and Values

Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whānau — Working together for the wellbeing of family.

Our practice is anchored in four core values:

• Manaakitanga: We show extreme generosity, care, and respect, ensuring everyone’s mana is enhanced.
• Whānaungatanga: We build deep connections through shared experiences.
• Rangatiratanga: We lead by inspiring others to see what is possible.
• Whakākoako: We foster an environment where we all learn together.

Successful applicants will be required to understand and actively demonstrate He Waka Tapu values.

For further information about the work that we do, check out our organisation online at www.tearangahealth.co.nz

If you wish to apply, please attach your CV and a cover letter to your application.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tania.Gilpin@TeArangaHealth.co.nz

Please note that Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand.