Public Health Nurse

6 days ago


Dargaville Northland, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Public Health Nurse – Dargaville – Northern - NPHS

  • Permanent Full-time and Part-time positions available
  • Located in Dargaville
  • Bring your expertise where it matters most — in our communities

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

We currently have permanent full-time and part-time positions available to join our team as a Public Health Nurse. In this role, you will provide public health nursing services throughout the community, focusing on promoting and protecting the health of the population. Key responsibilities include conducting population health assessments, addressing a broad range of health determinants, prioritising primary prevention strategies, and consistently applying evidence-based practice to support optimal public health outcomes.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The public health nursing team is part of the National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora and works towards Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

As a Public Health Nurse in Dargaville, you'll make a real difference in a close-knit rural community, supporting whānau wellbeing while enjoying the unique lifestyle of Northland's west coast.

About you

We're seeking a Registered Nurse who brings:

  • Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable outcomes for whānau and communities
  • Strong relationship‑building, adaptability, and teamwork in multidisciplinary settings
  • Advanced nursing knowledge with sound judgement and reflective practice
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail
  • Current NZ Nursing Council registration, APC, and full driver's licence

Preferred: paediatric/public health nursing experience, authorised vaccinator status.

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 Friday, 9th January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Adele Edmonds-Woolf at adele.edmonds-

Due to the December holiday period, this advert will remain open for an extended duration. Screening and interviews will commence from mid-January. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you in the new year.


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