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.