Do you want to make a lasting impact through meaningful mahi/work?

Join us as a Well Child Tamariki Ora Nurse and play a key role in nurturing the health & wellbeing of our future generations. Apply now!

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ko Whai Māia te peka whakawhanake o Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. He huhua ngā kōkiri a tēnei peka, ko te mātauranga me te ako, ko te reo Māori me te ahurea tuakiri a Ngāti Whātua, ko ngā umanga me te mahi, ko ngā whare, ko te hauora me te oranga, ko te mahi tāpoi me ngā taonga tuku iho, ko te tiaki taiao me te penapena rawa

Whai Māia is the tribal development arm for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.  We are a diverse business encompassing education and learning, careers and employment, housing, health and wellbeing, culture and heritage, and environmental and resource management.

Our people are the heart of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Our goal is for whānau to be loved and nurtured, strong and happy, stand tall and proud, confident and enjoy life in comfort, companionship and inclusion.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity 

In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the growth and development of tamariki, becoming a trusted advisor for whānau as they make decisions about raising their children. By offering sound advice, you'll empower families to make choices that feel right for them.

You’ll build meaningful relationships with whānau in the community, taking a holistic approach to care that considers the whole person, not just their health.

We’re passionate about what we do, and our work is far from the typical hospital or GP clinic setting. In this role, you'll enjoy the autonomy to make decisions and work independently, all while having the support of a close-knit team and expert clinicians. Plus, you'll be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, including social workers, kaiawhina, healthcare assistants, and doctors, ensuring comprehensive care for the whānau.

Why you should join us!

• Empowerment & Autonomy - our nurses enjoy the freedom to lead their own practice under the guidance and support of our Clinical Lead and are supported by a caring team that embodies NWŌ values and mission.
• Growth Opportunities - room to expand your nursing practice, as we are also deliver the immunisations and ear health checks - one of the only Well Child services in the country leading these additional visits.
• Professional Development - we prioritise your growth and skills as a nurse, with opportunities for ongoing PD and learning (we have a nurse studying to be a nurse practitioner currently)!
• Work-life Balance - this role offers the flexibility to work from home Monday to Friday, with hours that work around your lifestyle, allowing you to prioritise your hauora/well-being. With weekends, public holidays off and 2-week shutdown period over Christmas & New Years. 
• Cultural Connection - work for a respected Māori iwi-led organisation that understands the importance of whānau and holistic approach to health.
• Work Vehicle - in addition to flexible working & all of the above benefits, you get to enjoy delivering essential home visits using a company car!

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Essential skills/experiences for the role:

• Be a Registered Nurse
• A full clean NZ Driver's License.
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Have or be committed to complete 12month Post Graduation Certificate in Well Child Tamariki Ora (we will cover the cost for this).

Apply Now

If you're interested, please click the 'Apply for this job' button at the top or bottom of the page. If you have any questions or require a full position description please email: peopleperformance@nwo.iwi.nz

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. 

You will be required to undergo a Children's Safety Check in accordance with the Children's Act 2014.