Clinical Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Join a Kaupapa Māori organisation making a difference for whānau and communities across Te Tai Tokerau.

Ngāti Hine Health Trust (NHHT) is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse to join our nursing workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a Kaupapa Māori environment delivering high-quality nursing care across a range of Mental Health, Addiction, Hauora and community settings while supporting positive health and wellbeing outcomes for tangata whai ora, whānau and communities.

About the Role

As a Clinical Nurse (Registered Nurse), you will provide safe, effective and culturally responsive nursing care across Ngāti Hine Health Trust services.
You will be involved in:

• Clinical assessment and ongoing review of tangata whai ora
• Care planning and coordination
• Medication management and monitoring
• Risk assessment and crisis intervention
• Health promotion and recovery-focused support
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Supporting positive outcomes for whānau and communities

This role offers variety and flexibility, with opportunities to work across a range of NHHT services, programmes and locations to meet organisational and community needs. Travel throughout Te Tai Tokerau may be required.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Current Nursing Council of New Zealand registration as a Registered Nurse
• Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Experience within Mental Health and/or Addiction Services
• Experience undertaking clinical assessments and risk assessments
• Experience in medication administration and monitoring
• Current unrestricted Full New Zealand Driver Licence
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice
• Strong communication, relationship management and clinical decision-making skills
  
  

Desirable

• Experience within Mental Health, Addiction, Primary Care, Community Health or Residential Services
• Experience working within a Kaupapa Māori environment
• Postgraduate study in Mental Health, Addictions, Māori Health or Nursing
• Training in CBT, DBT, ACT or Motivational Interviewing
• Knowledge of Māori health frameworks including Te Whare Tapa Whā, Te Wheke, Meihana Model or Te Pae Mahutonga
• Ability to communicate in Te Reo Māori

Why Join NHHT?

At NHHT, our people are at the heart of what we do.
We offer:

• Meaningful mahi that supports whānau wellbeing
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Diverse and rewarding clinical experiences
• The opportunity to work within a kaupapa Māori organisation committed to improving equity and health outcomes
• The ability to work across a range of services, programmes and communities throughout Te Tai Tokerau

About Us

Ngāti Hine Health Trust is a Kaupapa Māori organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of whānau, hapū and hāpori throughout Te Tai Tokerau. NHHT delivers integrated services across primary health care, mental health and addictions, disability support, justice, corrections, housing, education, Whānau Ora and social services. Our services are grounded in kaupapa Māori values and focus on achieving positive, sustainable outcomes for whānau and communities. To learn more about us, visit www.nhht.co.nz

Apply Now

If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and want to make a meaningful difference for whānau and communities across Te Tai Tokerau, we would love to hear from you. Applications Close: Friday 9 October 2026
Ngāti Hine Health Trust is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from people who share our commitment to whānau-centred, culturally responsive care.

Nau mai, haere mai. Join the NHHT whānau.