Whānau Ora Nurse

Permanent Full Time (40hrs) | Hokitika/Māwhera (Greymouth)

Are you a compassionate and culturally responsive nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join our team as a Whānau Ora Nurse, where you'll provide holistic, whānau-centred healthcare, supporting families to thrive while remaining in their homes.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a Whānau Ora Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering primary healthcare that aligns with Pae Ora principles—healthy individuals, families, and environments. Your work will focus on ensuring continuity of care, promoting well-being, and supporting childhood immunisation efforts to protect tamariki from preventable diseases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide whānau-centered nursing care, ensuring continuity, accessibility, and cultural responsiveness.

  • Deliver childhood immunisation programs, promoting vaccine awareness and uptake among whānau.

  • Administer safe and effective vaccinations, adhering to Cold Chain national standards and compliance, including Cold Chain management.

  • Conduct health assessments and develop individualized care plans based on Māori health models.

  • Empower whānau through education, advocacy, and support, enabling informed health decisions.

  • Build strong relationships with iwi, healthcare providers, and community networks to enhance well-being.

  • Uphold Māori values and kaupapa, ensuring best practice in clinical care and public health.

This role requires strong communication skills, cultural competency, and a deep commitment to improving health outcomes for Māori and Pasifika whānau.

 Mōu | About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • New Zealand Registered Health Professional status with a current Annual Practicing Certificate (with no conditions that may affect your ability to fulfill the role).

  • Minimum 3-5 years’ post-registration experience in nursing or primary healthcare.

  • A current full driver’s license, enabling mobility across communities.

  • A high level of IT and administrative literacy, ensuring accurate record-keeping and communication.

  • Clearance under the provisions of the Vulnerable Children’s Act (2014).

Desirable:

  • Authorised Vaccinator, including expertise in Childhood Immunisation.

  • Experience in Cold Chain management, including vaccine storage and transportation.

  • Knowledge of Cold Chain national standards and compliance.

  • Fluency in Te Reo Māori, enhancing communication and engagement with whānau.

  • Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring culturally responsive health practices.

Why Join Us?

  • Make a real difference in the lives of whānau, supporting healthy futures.

  • Work in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

  • Receive professional development opportunities in Māori health and nursing practices.

  • Be part of a supportive, values-driven team committed to empowering whānau.

Come and join us!

If you are passionate about whānau-centred care, preventative health, and Childhood Immunisation, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help shape healthier futures for our communities.

Please apply by:

  • Download and fill in the application form

  • Provide a cover letter and tell us about yourself and why this position is perfect for you

  • Supply a current CV and evidence of relevant qualifications

  • Email to: enquiries@poutiniwaiora.co.nz denoting “Whānau Ora Nurse” in the subject line

Applications will be progressed as received. Applications close 5pm Friday 9th May 2025.

For more information on the role, please view Position Description or if you have any questions, please email enquiries@poutiniwaiora.co.nz