Registered Nurse/s

Experienced Senior Registered Nurse Primary Health FTE (Part time-full-time)

Mō Mātou – Our Organisation

At Arowhenua Whānau Services (AWS), our kaupapa is centred on supporting whānau, hapū and iwi to achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

Our purpose is to ensure the needs of Māori and non-Māori living within the takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua is responded to, in ways that are culturally appropriate, accessible, equitable and meaningful. We work alongside whānau to connect health, social and education services with the strengths, aspirations and needs of our communities. Te Tiriti o Waitangi provides the foundation for our mahi and guides our commitment to Māori health equity, whānau-centred practice, mana motuhake and culturally responsive service delivery. At AWS, we believe great outcomes for whānau/families begin with a strong, supported and a well-connected workforce.

Te Wāhi Mahi – Working Here

Be part of a team where your mahi matters. We are committed to creating a workplace where our kaimahi feel valued, respected, supported and empowered to make a difference.

AWS is a friendly, collaborative and kaupapa-driven organisation committed to seeing whānau succeed in their aspirations for improved health and wellbeing.

We value teamwork, professional growth, cultural connection and a positive workplace culture. Our kaimahi work together to provide high-quality, whānau-centred services while supporting one another through the challenges and rewards of community-based mahi. We also believe in enjoying our mahi and celebrating our people. Throughout the year, we provide opportunities for team connection, events and activities that bring our kaimahi and whānau together.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your clinical expertise, build meaningful relationships and contribute to better outcomes for whānau, we would love to hear from you.

Senior Registered Nurse

Mō te Tūranga – About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Registered Nurse to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive primary and community healthcare.

Remuneration for this role will be aligned with the relevant Senior Nurse salary scales and will reflect the successful applicant's qualifications, experience, skills, and leadership responsibilities. Where applicable, salary and employment conditions will be consistent with the NZNO Collective Agreement, providing a competitive remuneration package and access to agreed employment benefits.

He Kaimahi AWS – Why Join Us?

As a kaupapa Māori primary care organisation, we are committed to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for whānau and our communities. This is an opportunity to work in a service where relationships matter, where innovation is encouraged, and where nurses are empowered to make meaningful decisions that improve outcomes for the people they serve. We offer a high degree of clinical autonomy, the ability to work within an outcomes-focused model of care, and the opportunity to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. Guided by the values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, rangatiratanga, and equity, we foster a supportive team environment where your expertise and leadership are valued. To support the successful candidate, we are open to discussing relocation assistance, travel support, professional development opportunities, and ongoing investment in your career growth and leadership journey.

You will become part of a team that is committed to making a meaningful difference for whānau and our communities. We value the knowledge, experience and contribution each kaimahi brings and are committed to creating an environment where people can develop, contribute and feel proud of the mahi they do.

If you are passionate about nursing, community health and working alongside whānau, we would love to welcome you to the AWS team.

Join a team where you can make a real difference.

We believe nursing is about more than delivering care. It is about empowering whānau, strengthening communities, and creating lasting positive change. As a kaupapa Māori organisation, we provide a unique opportunity to practise in a relationship-based, whānau-centred environment where clinical expertise, cultural responsiveness, and innovation are valued equally. Our senior nurses enjoy a high level of autonomy, meaningful involvement in service design and decision-making, and the ability to see the direct impact of their work on health outcomes. We are committed to supporting our people and will consider relocation assistance, travel support, professional development funding, clinical supervision, and leadership development opportunities for the right candidate. If you are seeking a role with purpose, flexibility, and the chance to contribute to better outcomes for our communities, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, coordinating and supporting the clinical wellbeing of tangata whaiora and whānau. You will undertake comprehensive nursing assessments, develop and review individualized care plans, provide clinical interventions and work collaboratively with whānau and other health and social service providers to support positive health outcomes.

You will be a confident clinical practitioner and communicator who can make sound decisions, work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and think creatively when responding to the needs of whānau.

This is an opportunity to bring your nursing expertise into a kaupapa Māori, community-focused environment where relationships, cultural responsiveness and whānau wellbeing are at the heart of the work we do.

We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced Senior Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality care and who are committed to working alongside whānau in a respectful, strengths-based and culturally safe way.

Ngā Tohungatanga mō Tēnei Tūranga – What You Will Bring

You will bring:

• Strong clinical knowledge and nursing expertise.
• Excellent clinical assessment, care planning and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work confidently and calmly in a busy community environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and active listening skills.
• The ability to build professional, trusting relationships with tangata whaiora, whānau and hapori.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• A flexible, solutions-focused approach and the ability to think outside the square.
• A genuine commitment to Māori health, whānau-centred practice and improving health outcomes.
• A positive attitude, good sense of humour and willingness to contribute to a supportive team culture.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining high clinical standards.

Experience working in community nursing, primary health, kaupapa Māori or other whānau-centred services would be highly regarded.

Te Wā Mahi – Working Hours & Location 0.2-1FTE

This is a Monday to Friday position and occasional promotional events

Our Temuka clinic is open from 9.00am to 4.30pm, with some flexibility around working hours for the right candidate.

The role may also involve working across our outreach clinics and community locations, including Waimate, Timaru, Twizel and Hakatere.

Flexibility and a willingness to work across our communities will be important.

***Essential to the role:
Senior Registered nurse qualification and a current NZ annual practicing certificate
Full NZ driver's license
Experienced community nurses are an advantage
vaccination certificate (whole of life) cervical screening is desirable

Due to the nature of our mahi and working closely with vulnerable whānau, police vetting, Ministry of Justice, and Oranga Tamariki checks are a condition of employment.***

Ka pēhea te tono mai - How to apply applications close 5th Novemeber 2026, however, we may move forward with screening and interviewing sooner so APPLY NOW!

For a copy of the position description email [email protected] or for general pātai, phone our Kaiwhakarite/Receptionist on [03 615 5180](tel:03 615 5180)