Published 2026-01-03
Registered Nurse – Hutt Valley (Feb/March 2026 start)
Whānau Āwhina Plunket is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in Hutt Valley in a permanent full‑time Monday‑Friday role beginning Feb/March 2026. The salary band is $66,222 – $94,842 based on experience.
"Take care of our children, take care of what they hear, take care of what they see, take care of how they feel. For how the children grow, so will be the shape of Aotearoa – Dame Whina Cooper"
Is 2026 your time to make a change? Join us as a Registered Nurse in a proactive primary health role. We provide a 6‑week orientation with ongoing preceptor support to help you find your feet.
You will meet whānau (both home visits and in clinics) and foster trusting relationships to deliver holistic, culturally appropriate care. Community nursing involves balancing clinical responsibilities with social support during a cost‑of‑living crisis, ensuring safe and healthy homes for children.
About you
Community nursing requires resourcefulness, resilience, and decisive action under variable demands. Exceptional active listening, tactful questioning, and the ability to build trust across diverse families are essential. Being an authorised vaccinator is advantageous.
Skills and Qualifications
Be a Registered Nurse
Hold or be able to obtain an Annual Practicing Certificate
Undergo a Ministry of Justice Check
Hold a full clean NZ Drivers Licence
Be committed to completing a 12‑month Post‑Graduate Certificate in Well Child Tamariki ora (cost covered) What we offer
Work close to home in a community‑based role
Monday‑Friday role, no shift work
Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development
Well‑being schemes such as a Wellbeing Day (use one sick‑leave day for well‑being)
Cultural‑safe environment: dedicated space for Kaimahi Māori, Pasifika, Asian and more, with quarterly regional and annual national gatherings How to apply
Applications must be made online and close 14 January 2026. For specific questions contact We will process applications as received; if we find a successful candidate, we reserve the right to close this advert early.
Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come. Whānau Āwhina Plunket is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of pēpi, tamariki and whānau. We adopt a pro‑equity approach, embedding Treaty principles of tino rangatiratanga, partnership, active protection, equity and options in our work to ensure healthy tamariki, confident whānau and connected communities. This journey creates exciting career opportunities – if you would like to contribute to the important work we do, nau mai, haere mai. #J-18808-Ljbffr
