Registered Nurse jobs in South Island

Registered Nurse – Lakes District

• Lakes District Hospital, Permanent part time 0.7 FTE
• Salary Band – $83,725 - $109,407 p.a. pro-rata + KiwiSaver

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Our Registered Nurses are responsible for providing a high standard of nursing care to all patients, using knowledge-based practise and a holistic nursing approach, in accordance with quality and legislative requirements. In this role you may also be part of an on-call roster to assist with transfers.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to utilise your previous nursing experience and gain new skills and knowledge working in General Ward, ED, and Outpatients from time to time.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

The successful applicants must have the ability to initiate and accept responsibility, work autonomously where appropriate or necessary and be able to function well in a multidisciplinary team.

We're looking for a Registered Nurse with 2 or more years post grad experience, you will also have:

• A current New Zealand Registration and APC.
• Excellent assessment skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to quickly develop a rapport with patients and their whanau/family

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 20 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.