Community Nurse – Chronic Care & Kaumātua Services
(Full Time, Permanent)
This role is located in our Putaruru office and supports community across South Waikato.
Kō wai mātou? | Who are we?
The Raukawa Charitable Trust (RCT) has been a provider of quality community initiatives throughout the South Waikato since 1987, we are guided by our vision “Raukawa kia mau, kia ora – a
thriving Raukawa iwi” and we are proud to deliver a wide range of iwi-led initiatives in health, social, treaty, cultural, and environmental sectors, to the communities that we serve.
Te tūranga | The role
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Community Nurse – Chronic Care & Kaumātua Services to join our Tīwai Hauora team. This role provides integrated, community-based nursing care for kaumātua and whānau living with chronic conditions. You will deliver care beyond traditional clinical settings — including marae, whānau homes, and community clinics — supporting whānau to
improve quality of life, independence, and long-term health outcomes.
Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Leader: Chronic Care & Kaumātua Services, you will hold an appropriate caseload and work within a multidisciplinary, kaupapa Māori environment.
You will:
- Deliver comprehensive, culturally responsive health assessments and care planning
- Coordinate and deliver chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular, respiratory conditions)
- Provide health education, screening, medication support, and preventative care
- Coordinate clinical health clinics and support our weekly Kaumātua programme
- Support post-hospital discharge planning and continuity of care
- Work in partnership with whānau, GPs, hospitals, community providers, and internal teams
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service reporting
- Promote whānau capacity-building, self-management, and wellbeing
About You:
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Bachelor of Nursing with a current Annual Practising Certificate
- Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
- Experience or strong interest in community nursing and chronic care
- Understanding and application of Māori models of health
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and kaupapa Māori values.
- Basic te reo Māori and understanding of tikanga
- Experience working with iwi or Māori organisations is highly valued
- Strong relationship-building, organisation, and clinical judgement skills
- Excellent communication skills to engage with a wide range of whānau.
- A full NZ Class 1 driver licence and willingness to undergo Police vetting.
- Experience in supporting team leadership is desirable.
What We Offer:
- Meaningful work that supports whānau and kaumātua wellbeing
- Supportive leadership and clinical supervision
- Opportunities for ongoing development and training
- Guaranteed Christmas holidays due to a company close-down.
- Monday to Friday business hours supporting a healthy work-life balance.
- Health insurance coverage for all eligible employees.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about community-based nursing and making a positive impact for whānau, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Please note that we may interview strong applicants as applications are received.
Applications close Sunday 24th May 2026.
