9 Visiting Nurse jobs in New Zealand

• Full induction & ongoing development – supported orientation, mentorship, and subsidised courses/conferences.
• Career progression – Nursing Council-approved PDRP with remuneration recognition.
• Work–life balance – planned Christmas/New Year closure + long-service leave entitlements.
• Wellbeing & perks – wellness programme and incentives, ~20% hospital discount , external staff benefits, staff appreciation events.
• Competitive pay – achievements recognised with remuneration increases.

• Deliver safe, evidence-based perioperative care as a key member of the theatre team (primarily scrub/scout ).
• Collaborate seamlessly with surgeons, anaesthetists and MDT colleagues to deliver best-practice outcomes.
• Maintain sterile technique, complete accurate counts, and document to a high standard.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and a positive, professional team culture.

• NZNC Registered Nurse with a current APC.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• 12+ months recent NZ operating theatre experience (scrub/scout).
• Excellent communication, teamwork and patient-centred care.
• A proactive, “can-do” approach and flexibility to pick up additional hours if required.

• Proven experience in Anaesthetic Nursing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Availability for a flexible roster, primarily 

• Work/ Life Balance - Monday - Friday no weekends, no public holidays, no overnights
• Strong Reward & Recognition program
• Great discounts at a large variety of retailers including Coles & Woolworths
• Focus on health and wellbeing (including Fitness Passport)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commitment to employee development and learning
• Dedicated engagement and communication strategy
• 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave Policy

• AHPRA Registration
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• At least 2 years experience as an Anaesthetics Nurse
• The ability to bring value to your team.

Mental Health Nurse Auckland, New Zealand

Salary: NZD $81,683 $06,739 per annum
Relocation stipend available: amount evaluated on case-by-case basis
Full immigration support provided

Purpose of the Position

We are seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Registered Mental Health Nurse to join a multidisciplinary mental health and addictions team based in Auckland, New Zealand . In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for tangata whaiora and their whānau , working collaboratively with health professionals and external agencies. Care provided is grounded in the Mental Health and Addictions scope of practice and aligned with Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with tangata whaiora and whānau.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including risk and mental state evaluations.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to create, implement, and evaluate individual care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based clinical interventions such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and sensory modulation (as trained).

• Document care planning and progress accurately and professionally.

• Act as a key point of contact and care coordinator for tangata whaiora and their support networks.
• Promote mental health awareness, wellness, and recovery both individually and within the community.
• Support preceptorship, student placements, and contribute to peer supervision.
• Uphold principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi , cultural safety, and health equity in all aspects of care.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) under the Mental Health scope.

• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Mental Health & Addictions), or working towards this.

• At least 1 year of post-registration experience in a mental health setting.

• Commitment to reflective practice, cultural competence, and continuous professional development.

• Strong clinical documentation, care coordination, and communication skills.

• A collaborative and accountable approach to practice.

Cultural & Equity Commitments

This role requires a commitment to equity and the delivery of culturally safe, respectful care. You will actively support Māori-led initiatives, promote equitable outcomes for Pacific and other ethnic communities, and integrate hauora Māori models of care in your everyday practice.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: NZD $81,6 3 106,739

• Relocation stipend available (case by case)

• Comprehensive immigration support for successful international applicants

• Ongoing professional development and career advancement support

• Supportive and collaborative team environment in vibrant Auckland

If you are passionate about mental health nursing and want to be part of a dynamic and culturally diverse healthcare setting, we welcome your application.

Location - Whakatāne

Tenure - Permanent full time

Reference - 25SUGS34

Closes - 27 August 2025

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi offers the highest standards of tertiary education from certificate to doctorate levels, including programmes for international scholars of indigenous studies. Our vision is to promote, grow and sustain Māori language, knowledge and culture, according to tikanga Māori practice.

This is an exciting time to be part of Māori and indigenous scholarship, and our success relies on the excellence of our people and our connection to the communities that we serve. We offer a stimulating teaching, research and professional working environment in one of our three campuses: our main campus in Whakatāne, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and Wairoa.

We are seeking a permanent fulltime Lecturer/Student Nurse Educator to assist with the delivery of specific courses and subjects within our Bachelor of Health Sciences Māori Nursing (Te Ōhanga Mataora) programme and/or provide clinical simulation and able to demonstrate nursing skills in practicum placement settings. 

To apply you must be a NZ Registered Nurse and hold a current NCNZ practicing certificate.  You will have:

·    A minimum of three years’ full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.

·    An acute clinical nursing background

·    Clinical experience relevant to health sciences and the ability to support and mentor student nurses in practicum settings.

You may also have:  

·    Experience in the nursing/health sector as a nurse educator/teacher.

·    A Masters’ qualification OR a Bachelor of Nursing qualification with a willingness to study toward post-graduate and Masters’ qualifications over time.

·    A teaching qualification, preferable adult teaching, tertiary teaching experience (teaching papers at degree level) and/or a willingness to undertake study toward an adult teaching qualification.

If you have experience monitoring, assessing and delivery of nurse practicum/nurse practice courses, and/or science for nursing, and/or pathophysiology, and/or community health courses then we would encourage you to apply for a role with us.

Knowledge of Tikanga Māori and its application in both education and health settings and the ability to kōrero Te Reo Māori to at least intermediate level/or a willingness to improve your Te Reo Maori beyond basic.

We offer a supportive working environment and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.