Job Description
Youth Health Nursing Team Community Clinical Services
Permanent full-time role (1.0FTE), working 40 hours per week between Monday-Friday
Be part of our supportive multi-disciplinary team who have a strong, collaborative culture that is centred on building meaningful, supportive working relationships
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
The Nurse Practitioner role is an expert nurse within Youth Health incorporating advanced knowledge and skills. In this role, you will practise both independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to promote health, prevent disease and diagnose, assess and manage peoples health needs.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide care to rangatahi with a focus on assessing, diagnosing, treating, empowering and supporting patients/tūroro/tangata whai ora and their whānau using evidenced-based knowledge and skills to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Focus on complex patient/tūroro/tangata whai ora management to reduce the progression of disease, enable equity of access, promote wellness, limit disease, and prevent avoidable hospital admissions.
While autonomous in their practice, will work in collaboration with other providers including Māori health providers, Pacific health providers, other district health services and primary health care
Provide expert clinical leadership that builds a highly skilled nursing workforce and fosters supportive and collegial workplace culture.
Click here for view the position description.
About the Team/Service/Location
This is a Northlandwide position supporting a service that operates across the region. As part of a multidisciplinary team, youll work in a supportive and welcoming environment. The role is not restricted to Whangārei the successful candidate can be based anywhere in Northland, and we will locate the position where the best person for the role lives.
Our current team is spread across Kaitāia, Kerikeri and Whangārei, so we welcome applicants from all parts of the region.
Because this is a regional service, travel around Northland will be required, with the amount of travel varying depending on your home base.
The service provides holistic healthcare to ranagtahi aged between 12-24 years across the region. As well as school-based clinics the team provide static and mobile community clinics.
The Community Clinical Services, School Based Youth Service is tasked with providing Headdss Assessments in Decile 1-5 schools within the district alongside providing ****** health, mild to moderation mental health interventions and opportunistic vaccinations for in and out of school youth.
For more information on living and working in Northland click here
About you
Registration with the Nursing Council of NZ and with a current Annual Practicing Certificate as a Nurse Practitioner
A minimum of 4 years of experience in the specific area of practice
Clinical Masters degree or equivalent
A personal commitment to ongoing learning and development
Excellent presentation and communication skills (verbal and written) including report writing.
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 service 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 1st June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks on [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Permanent full-time role (1.0FTE), working 40 hours per week between Monday-Friday
Be part of our supportive multi-disciplinary team who have a strong, collaborative culture that is centred on building meaningful, supportive working relationships
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
The Nurse Practitioner role is an expert nurse within Youth Health incorporating advanced knowledge and skills. In this role, you will practise both independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to promote health, prevent disease and diagnose, assess and manage peoples health needs.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide care to rangatahi with a focus on assessing, diagnosing, treating, empowering and supporting patients/tūroro/tangata whai ora and their whānau using evidenced-based knowledge and skills to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Focus on complex patient/tūroro/tangata whai ora management to reduce the progression of disease, enable equity of access, promote wellness, limit disease, and prevent avoidable hospital admissions.
While autonomous in their practice, will work in collaboration with other providers including Māori health providers, Pacific health providers, other district health services and primary health care
Provide expert clinical leadership that builds a highly skilled nursing workforce and fosters supportive and collegial workplace culture.
Click here for view the position description.
About the Team/Service/Location
This is a Northlandwide position supporting a service that operates across the region. As part of a multidisciplinary team, youll work in a supportive and welcoming environment. The role is not restricted to Whangārei the successful candidate can be based anywhere in Northland, and we will locate the position where the best person for the role lives.
Our current team is spread across Kaitāia, Kerikeri and Whangārei, so we welcome applicants from all parts of the region.
Because this is a regional service, travel around Northland will be required, with the amount of travel varying depending on your home base.
The service provides holistic healthcare to ranagtahi aged between 12-24 years across the region. As well as school-based clinics the team provide static and mobile community clinics.
The Community Clinical Services, School Based Youth Service is tasked with providing Headdss Assessments in Decile 1-5 schools within the district alongside providing ****** health, mild to moderation mental health interventions and opportunistic vaccinations for in and out of school youth.
For more information on living and working in Northland click here
About you
Registration with the Nursing Council of NZ and with a current Annual Practicing Certificate as a Nurse Practitioner
A minimum of 4 years of experience in the specific area of practice
Clinical Masters degree or equivalent
A personal commitment to ongoing learning and development
Excellent presentation and communication skills (verbal and written) including report writing.
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 service 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 1st June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks on [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Nurse Practitioner - Youth Health position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Whangarei offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
