Health Advisor

**Who are we | Ko wai mātou**

NZCL is an organisation dedicated to supporting people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all New Zealanders deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

Our values of respect support and excellence are central to everything we do at NZCL. They shape and drive our behaviour along with our relationships with colleagues, partners, stakeholders and of course the people we support and their whānau.

**Our values | Whakamaua kia tina**

**Kai Whakaute** - We act with Care, Respect and Empathy, **Kai Huhuatanga** - We strive for Excellence and Quality and **Kai Whanaungatanga** - We act in Partnership, are fundamental to everything we do.

**Why Us | He aha ai mātou?**

Join us, as we are serious about our purpose of Pae Ora mō Tātau Katoa (Achieving Equitable Wellbeing for Everyone). We do this by delivering high-quality, accessible and culturally safe services across Aotearoa. Jump on board our waka as we journey towards Pae Ora.
- Mentorship program.
- You'll be part of a supportive and dedicated team, passionate about the services we provide.
- Company car, laptop and work phone.
- A satisfying role that really does make a difference in people's lives.
- Online Learning Platform.
- Discounted health insurance.
- Samsung discounts.

**About The Role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga**

We currently require an experienced Registered Nurse with an interest in the disability sector/community health, to support our dedicated services for people with a range of disabilities, who live in our supported living homes across The Hutt Valley, Kapiti and Wairarapa

This role is about providing comprehensive and holistic support for people that maximises their wellness and independence, whether they access our services on a full-time basis or for respite. Experience working in the disability sector, would be an advantage but is not essential.

We are looking for a dynamic person who is passionate about establishing and delivering high quality individualized support to disabled people, whilst working as part of a wider NZCL team

This role is a permanent position working 40 hours per week with some On Call work that is based in the Hutt Valley with some travel to the Kapiti and Wairarapa regions as required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Promote health and wellbeing with the people we support, their family/whanau and staff to optimize people's quality of life
- Provide support to ensure timely access to health services, including primary care and specialist services.
- Being the clinical interface between the District Health Board (DHB) Clinical Specialists and Primary Care and to advocate for the optimum level of access to health services and treatment for people with a disability.
- Early identification of health issues that may impact negatively on people's quality of life.
- Proactively identify interventions to reduce negative experiences for the people we support and our staff.
- Active involvement in health and wellbeing service plan reviews.

**What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga**:

- To be a Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate.
- Proven experience in the health sector.
- Willingness to maintain and update nursing skills and knowledge.
- Have a clear Police check enabling you to work with vulnerable adults.
- Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of nursing principles and a vision of what can be achieved in the community for the people we support.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in the provision of holistic care.
- Full drivers licence - must be able to drive on your own.

We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our clients, and their whanau/families and communities.

**Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 29th October 2025 at 5pm**
- Reference #
- 36161
- Posted on
- 01 Oct 2025
- Closes on
- 29 Oct 2025 21:00
- Location(s)
- Kapiti branch area, Lower Hutt branch area, Masterton branch area, Wellington branch area
- Expertise
- Nursing
- Job level(s)
- 1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience, 5 - 7 years of experience, 7 + years of experience
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time