Kaiawhina - Immunisation Outreach - Whangarei - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Join a team of passionate public health professionals
• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this role
• Located in Whangarei

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all 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

Under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse (RN), the outreach Kaiawhina provides support to Outreach Services within the community setting.  You will promote engagement for Tamariki and whanau into immunisation services and promote positive health messages in the community setting.  Functioning as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Outreach Support is not responsible for decision making in terms of client care, planning, assessment, monitoring or evaluation of care.   

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, 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

To be successful in this role, you will understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and know how to apply its principles effectively.  You will demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes to ensure confident and effective interaction with young people, their whanau and be able to build and maintain positive relationships at all levels. 

• NCEA level 2 or equivalent undergraduate certificate or diploma, and a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Current unendorsed full drivers licence
• An eye for detail, effective problem solving and a commitment for continuous quality improvement
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised with excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated computer skills.   
• Previous experience working in primary or community healthcare is desirable
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, and an understanding of Pacific cultures and communities including the ability to engage effectively and respectfully with diverse communities is desirable.

Working for 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 Sunday, 07 June 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 kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.