Registered Nurse - Kenepuru Operating Theatre
Location: Kenepuru Hospital
Contract: Fixed Term to cover parental leave , Part Time 0.8 FTE Rostered and Rotating (February 2027 - February 2028)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced theatre nurse to join our Perioperative team.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Kenepuru has 3 Operating theatres and an Advanced procedure room. Specialties include Gynaecology, General, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, ENT, Urology, Dental and Gastro. Kenepuru is a warm, friendly, patient focused environment that strives to improve, promote and protect the health of the people within the Porirua region and wider Wellington area.
About you
We are seeking candidates with the following skills:
- Experienced Theatre Nurse
- Strong Team Player
- Excellent communication skills
- Innovative and adaptable
- Focus on providing quality care
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Fixed Term/Part Time
Job no: NM422-26
Location: Kenepuru Hospital/Porirua
Closing Date: Monday, 23 November 2026