Registered Nurse For Purehurehu
Location: Porirua – Ratonga o Rua Porirua Hospital Campus
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.93 FTE Rostered and Rotating (4 days on 2 days off)
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 seeking motivated, innovative, and committed Registered Nurses with a strong interest in Forensic Mental Health Services.
Our service delivers comprehensive assessment, treatment, and recovery focused care through a holistic range of interventions. We prioritise relational security to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all, and our practice is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with a strong emphasis on Te Whare Tapa Whā and the Fonofale model.
We provide a multidisciplinary approach to specialised assessment and care for adults admitted via the courts or prison system.
Operating within a robust clinical governance framework, we are a progressive service dedicated to ongoing professional development, offering regular supervision, a comprehensive Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP), in-service training, and support for external education.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team comprises over 60 nurses and mental health support workers who collaborate within a multidisciplinary framework to support assessment, recovery and rehabilitation.
Purehurehu is a regional, 20-bed medium secure adult forensic unit for men, operating as a 24-hour service on the Ratonga Rua o Porirua Hospital Campus. Our service is guided by core goals of promoting recovery, enhancing wellbeing, and ensuring safety for tangata whaiora, staff, and the wider community. We are committed to delivering person-centred, culturally responsive care, underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and values such as respect, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
About you
You will demonstrate a genuine interest in forensic mental health nursing and bring enthusiasm as an active member of the team. We seek innovative and motivated Registered Nurses with a proactive attitude and strong time management skills.
You will possess
- Registration with NCNZ as an RN
- Hold a current practising certificate
- Successful completion of the NESP (Nurse Entry to Specialised Practice)
- Active involvement and progression along the PDRP
- Full NZDL preferred
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 Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: MHN040-26
Location: Kenepuru Hospital/Porirua
Closing Date: Sunday, 12 July 2026