Kaupapa Maori Advanced Nurse

Nau mai, haere mai. Join a team committed to improving Māori health outcomes and empowering whānau to thrive in a .8FTe position in Tauranga Moana.

Hono mai ki te waihanga i tētahi ao hauora ake mō tō tātou iwi

Join us in creating a healthier future for our people

Mō te whakahaere | About Us

Te Manu Toroa is a kaupapa Māori health provider delivering integrated, whānau‑centred services across the Western Bay of Plenty. Established in 1997, we support whānau to be healthy, confident and empowered through services including two GP Clinics,  Pēpi Ora / Well Child, Oral Health, Mental Health and Whānau‑Centred Services.

Guided by our indigenous Tūāpapa system of care, we work alongside whānau to deliver accessible, holistic and mana‑enhancing health services grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Community Nursing team in a KMANS role, working alongside whānau living with long-term health conditions including diabetes, respiratory and cardiac conditions.

This is a rewarding community-based position where you will work directly with whānau in their homes, clinics, marae and community settings. You will provide clinical assessment, case management, education, support and advocacy while helping whānau build the confidence and skills to effectively manage their own health.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team and a Kaupapa Māori framework that places whānau aspirations, mana and wellbeing at the centre of care.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role

• Delivering high-quality nursing care and case management for people with long-term conditions.
• Supporting whānau to manage chronic health conditions and achieve positive health outcomes.
• Conducting comprehensive health assessments and developing care plans.
• Providing health education and self-management programmes for individuals and groups.
• Coordinating care across primary, secondary and community health services.
• Building trusting relationships with whānau, hapū, iwi, marae and community partners.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to service reporting requirements.
• Promoting prevention, wellness, auahi kore initiatives and healthy lifestyle choices.

Ko wai koe | Who You Are

Essential

• Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• Minimum three years’ postgraduate nursing experience.
• Postgraduate Diploma completed or working towards a Clinical Master’s qualification.
• Experience supporting people living with long-term conditions.
• Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.
• Full clean driver’s licence.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to improving Māori health outcomes and reducing inequities.
• Have a good understanding of Te Ao Māori, communities and relationships within Tauranga Moana
• Be prepared to commit to post graduate study

Desirable

• Experience working with kaumātua, kuia and pākeke.
• Knowledge and experience working within a tikanga Māori framework.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in healthcare.
• Confidence engaging with whānau, hapū and iwi.
• Proficiency with clinical and Microsoft Office systems.
• Beginner conversational Te Reo and willingness to develop.

Tō mātou ūmanga | Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an environment where kaimahi feel supported, connected, and able to do their best work. This includes strong professional support from a multidisciplinary team, opportunities for growth, ongoing training, and a culture that values collective wellbeing alongside individual development.

Our approach is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for Māori, while ensuring all communities experience care that is respectful, inclusive and mana-enhancing.

He aha ai koe e hono mai ai | Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to be part of mahi that truly matters. You’ll join a supportive organisation that values people as much as outcomes and believes meaningful change happens through connection, compassion and shared purpose.

Apply Now

If this role speaks to you and the way you want to practise, apply online or visit www.temanutoroa.org.nz for more information. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.