Registered Youth Health Nurse

Work Type: Fixed Term (Parental Leave Cover)
Closing date: 5:00pm, November 2, 2026

0.6FTE – 1.0FTE Fixed Term

He kōrero mō mātou | About Us

Te Puna Manawa Trust (HealthWEST) is a Hauora Māori Partner Provider and Non-Government Organisation (NGO) committed to providing effective and efficient health services to the community. We are passionate about improving the health outcomes for our communities and providing innovative community and primary health services across the Waitematā and Te Toka Tumai region by delivering free, accessible, innovative community and primary healthy services focusing on Māori, Pacific, tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and other high-needs populations. Te Puna Manawa’s Youth Health Hub is a free health service for young people aged 12 – 24 years living in West Auckland, North Shore and Rodney.

He kōrero mō te tūranga | The Role

We seek a Registered Nurse passionate about improving outcomes for rangatahi to join our busy team at Youth Health Hub for a fixed term parental leave cover.  This position will provide nursing assessment, intervention and follow up to young people. This fixed term role will be primarily based at our Henderson clinic. Days can be negotiable. Experience in youth health nursing and the ability to engage with young people is imperative.

He kōrero mōu | About You:

Ideally you will be a vibrant, energetic registered nurse with current practising certificate and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in primary health.  You will have excellent knowledge of Med Tech and MS Office suite as well as excellent written and communication skills. Success in this role requires an appreciation and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to improving outcomes for young people and their families.  Previous experience working with Māori & Pasifika youth and communities is an advantage. You will have completed a post graduate certificate in Youth Health or be prepared to work towards this.

Ko tā mātou mahi | We Offer

  • Ongoing support for training and professional development
  • Competitive salary
  • Professional Development
  • Support to complete your portfolio
  • Full orientation and induction 
  • A friendly and welcoming atmosphere 
  • Passionate and dedicated team
  • Social Club

Tikanga haumaru | Safety Checking

Te Puna Manawa is committed to the application of the Children’s Act 2014 and its intent to improve the safety of all children. Safety checking for employment will be required for this role. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If you think this is the role for you,  please apply through SEEK – Click Here

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 2 November 2026

Please note this role may be filled prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this position. Te Puna Manawa Trust (HealthWEST) is committed to a fair recruitment process in accordance with equal employment opportunity principles.