About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand\'s North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty\'s largest employers with over 4000 staff.

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

Do you have energy and enthusiasm for medical nursing? We are looking for Registered Nurses for permanent, rostered, and rotating shifts on our busy 24 bed acute medical/respiratory ward.  We have several permanent positions available.

Ideally, you will have the ability to work effectively in a complex team nursing environment, and have good organisational, clinical and communication skills. The successful applicants will be working in a supportive team where there are opportunities for professional development through ongoing education.

Sound like you?  We encourage you to apply today stating in your cover letter how many hours per week you wish to be considered for. 

If you are overseas and want to see if you are eligible for professional registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council, head to: IQN home (nursingcouncil.org.nz)

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits 

• In-House career development
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership 
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking 
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it\'s important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.