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Nāti Pēpi– Ngāti Porou Oranga

Supporting our pēpi and whānau to thrive from the very beginning

Do you want to be part of an innovative kaupapa Māori service making a real difference for whānau across the Coast?

Nāti Pēpi is seeking a passionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our E Tipu E Rea Team, delivering enhanced Well Child Tamariki Ora services to young, first-time, vulnerable, and hard-to-reach whānau from Uawa to Potaka.  This position is based at Te Puia Hospital.

This is more than a nursing role — it is an opportunity to walk alongside whānau during one of the most important journeys of their lives.

About the Role

Working closely with Nāti Pēpi midwives and team, Primary Healthcare teams, Social Service providers and agencies, you will provide mobile outreach nursing services in homes, marae, and community settings.

You will:

• Deliver Tamariki Ora assessments and immunisations
• Support pēpi health, development, and wellbeing
• Provide health education and early intervention support
• Build trusted relationships with whānau through kaupapa Māori practice
• Advocate for whānau and connect them with wider services and supports

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is a Registered Nurse with a current APC
• Has a passion for working with pēpi, tamariki, and whānau
• Understands and values kaupapa Māori and whānau-centred care
• Is confident working autonomously within rural communities
• Has excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Holds or is willing to work towards a Post Graduate Certificate Well Child/Tamariki Ora training.
• Is an approved vaccinator

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for pēpi and whānau and want to be part of something truly special, we would love to hear from you.

Nau mai, haere mai — join the E Tipu E Rea journey.

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Me pēhea e tono – How to Apply

To apply, please submit a current Cover Letter and CV with your application, describing your motivation for joining Ngati Porou Oranga reflecting relevant skills and experience.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand.  The preferred and/or successful applicants will be willing to undergo our pre-employment screening which can include Police Vetting, Child Checks, OT Vetting, Criminal Record Checks, Medical Checks, ID checks and Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol testing.

Must hold a current New Zealand Full Drivers Licence.

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement:  Vaccination is essential for kaimahi as per our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.  New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to commencing employment or in alternative, complete a risk assessment as a part of the recruitment process and/or any other reasonable measurements.  

To request a copy of the job description email careers@tronp.org.nz  

60 Day Trial Periods:  In-line with NZ employment legislation, employment terms include up to, but not longer than,60day trial periods, further information is available upon request.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews maybe held as applications are received.

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