Te āheinga - The opportunity:

To provide culturally safe, holistic nursing care within a kaupapa Māori framework to whaiora undergoing methamphetamine recovery at Te Whare Ora o Kōpūārau.

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This role sits within an iwi‑led service delivered by Te Pou Oranga o Te Whakatōhea, in collaboration with the Eastern Bay Iwi Provider Alliance – including Tūwharetoa ki Kāwerau, Tūhoe Hauora, and Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa – working collectively to provide kaupapa Māori‑based healing and support for whānau impacted by methamphetamine harm.

As a Residential Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of whaiora, integrating Māori values, Te Ao Māori worldviews, and best‑practice clinical care. You’ll work alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team committed to restoring mana, strengthening whānau connections, and supporting sustainable recovery.

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Possible shifts (approximate pending final roster sign off):

• 6.00am - 2.30pm - Monday to Friday

• 2.00pm - 10.30pm - Monday to Friday

• 10.00pm - 6.30am - Monday to Friday on-call and a 24/7 variations of on-call weekend shifts

 

Ngā Kawenga me ngā Mahi – Duties & responsibilities:

• Complete comprehensive clinical and cultural assessments on admission and throughout care.

• Develop and implement recovery and treatment plans in partnership with the wider team.

• Provide safe medication administration, clinical interventions, and withdrawal monitoring.

• Respond to medical concerns, assess risk, and manage emergencies.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold best‑practice nursing standards.

• Deliver care embedded in tikanga Māori, supporting safe cultural practices in the whare.

• Engage whānau as active partners in the whaiora journey.

• Contribute to programme delivery, education, and workshops.

• Participate in quality improvement, audits, and policy development.

 

Ngā wheako me ngā pūkenga - Experience & Skills required:

• Current New Zealand Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a current Annual Practising Certificate.

• Experience in addiction, mental health, or community nursing is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of kaupapa Māori principles and practices, with a commitment to working withing a Māori framework.

• Effective communication and people skills, with the ability to build rapport with residents and whānau.

• Competence in te reo Māori and an understanding of Māori culture is an advantage but not essential.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call weekends and evening if required.

• Holds a full and clean current New Zealand or relevant driver’s license.

 

If your skills and experience match this role, please APPLY NOW! Submit your expression of interest to peopleandculture@whakatohea.co.nz requesting the job description.

 

Check us out at: https://www.whakatohea.co.nz

 

Due to the substantial number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.