Fixed-term Registered Nurse - Nursing Resource Unit at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Southland Hospital, Invercargill
• Fixed-term, part-time role until December 2026 (0.9 FTE)
• Salary band: $81,600 - $106,739 per annum pro-rata

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.

About the role

If you are looking for a new challenge and enjoy variety in your work, then our Nursing Resource Unit wants to hear from you. Our Nursing Resource Unit at Southland Hospital has a pool of registered nurses who work across all wards of the hospital, and we are inviting applications for experienced and motivated registered nurses to join our team.

We are interested in hearing from enthusiastic registered nurses who can adapt to any ward situation. This is a role that offers variety, pace, and flexibility, with opportunities available across all shifts 24/7, including night shifts.

About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. We believe our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

You will:

• be able to easily integrate into different established teams to provide effective patient care
• have Nursing Council of New Zealand registration and a current APC
• ideally have previous experience in a hospital setting.

View position description.

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 serve 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 Tuesday, 28 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.