Registered Nurse Casual - Northland Region Corrections Facility at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Northland (Te Tai Tokerau)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Casual opportunity
• Genuine work-life balance
• Diverse clinical practice

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Our Nurses enjoy a genuine work–life balance, with no night shifts and the opportunity to work across a wide and varied scope of practice. You'll be supported in an environment that values wellbeing, professional growth, and career development.

Nursing within Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) offers a rewarding and challenging practice setting, ideal for clinicians who are adaptable, organised, and strong communicators. Based at the Northland Region Corrections Facility, you'll deliver comprehensive primary health care in a dynamic environment.

Your work will include:

• Assessing and managing a wide range of health needs
• Physical and mental health care
• Alcohol and other drug (AOD) support
• Health education and promotion
• Acute care and emergency response
• No two days are the same, and you'll be supported to build and apply a broad clinical skillset

Mōu | About you

We're looking for a Registered Nurse seeking casual work in the Kaikohe area who brings:

• Recent clinical experience in primary or secondary health care
• A broad range of post-graduate clinical exposure
• Confidence assessing and responding to emergency situations
• A strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• A non-judgmental, inclusive approach to care
• Triage experience (desirable, but not essential)
• You must be a New Zealand resident to be eligible for this role

Ngā painga | The benefits

• Competitive salary range: $75,773 – $106,739 (pro rata for casual work)
• Remuneration reflective of skills and experience
• Genuine work–life balance
• Unique and meaningful clinical experience
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment

Mō mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) plays a vital role in public safety, reducing re-offending, and addressing the overrepresentation of Māori in the corrections system. As a values-led organisation, our work is guided by:

• Rangatira – leadership
• Manaaki – respect
• Wairua – spirituality
• Kaitiaki – guardianship
• Whānau – relationships

These values underpin our Hōkai Rangi strategy and the way we care for both the people we serve and our staff. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome conversations about reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

To apply and view the position description, click the Apply link on our careers site. Applications must be submitted online as applications sent via email will not be considered.

Please include:

• A tailored CV
• A cover letter outlining your motivation for joining Ara Poutama Aotearoa, your relevant skills and experience, and how you align with our values

Applications close: Wednesday, 12 February 2026.

Find out more at: careers.corrections.govt.nz