Registered Nurse, Sexual Health - Richmond - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Nelson / Marlborough

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Registered Nurse - Sexual Health role
• Paid on Nursing Collectives according to qualifications and experience - Registered Nurse Salary Scales Step 1-7 
• Permanent, part-time 0.7FTE role based in Richmond

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role

We have a permanent part time opportunity within our Nelson team for a Registered Nurse, Sexual Health. You will practise independently and in collaboration with other health professionals, perform general nursing functions, delegate to and direct healthcare assistants and others. You will provide comprehensive assessments to develop, implement and evaluate an integrated plan of health care, and will learn to provide interventions that require substantial scientific and professional knowledge, skills and clinical decision making.  

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, and work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

As a successful candidate, you will show and understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and will be skilled in applying its principles effectively in your role. You will build and maintain positive relationships at all levels and model an agile approach –try new approaches, learn quickly, adapt fast. You will be able to utilise advanced nursing knowledge and skills through reflective practice, critical thinking and professional judgement to provide competent care and advice while working to top of scope.

• A relevant graduate qualification
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
• Hold a current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate
• Current driver license with clean driving record
• One year post registration experience
• Current professional portfolio, or completion of same within 12 months
• Advanced communication techniques such as conflict resolution, diffusion, and mediation skills
• Demonstrate professional accountability within scope of practice

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Wednesday, 19 August 2026.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett via maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.