NURSE / CANCER CARE COORDINATOR
Permanent | Full-time
Make a Real Difference for Whānau on a Cancer Journey
We are looking for a compassionate, skilled Nurse / Cancer Care Coordinator to join our team and make a meaningful difference for people with cancer, and their whānau, across the Hokianga.
This is a pivotal, purpose-driven role for someone who brings both clinical confidence and genuine empathy. As the key point of contact, you will walk alongside patients and whānau throughout their cancer care journey—providing advocacy, education, coordination and high-quality, holistic, culturally responsive care. You will help ensure that no one walks this journey alone.
The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with a current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate and at least three years’ post-registration experience, ideally within cancer care. You will be an exceptional communicator, able to navigate complex and emotionally charged situations with sensitivity and strength. You will naturally build trust, form strong relationships, and confidently advocate for the needs of patients and whānau.
A full, clean driver’s licence is a must along with the ability to pass a police background check.
Applications close Sunday 8th February 2026
To find out more visit SEEK or email hr@hauorahokianga.org.nz with your CV and Cover Letter.
Click here for the Nurse-Cancer Coordinator position description.
REGISTERED NURSES
FIXED TERM (PARENTAL LEAVE COVER) | 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
We are seeking two skilled and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our team on a fixed-term basis to provide parental leave cover. Our Hospital Nursing team delivers care across a broad spectrum of services, including the Acute Ward, Urgent Care, and Aged Residential Care, within a 24/7 rotating roster that includes on‑call responsibilities.
In this role, you will provide safe, effective, and high‑quality nursing care to our patients, residents, clients, and whānau, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism, compassion, and clinical excellence.
What You’ll Bring
- A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
- At least two years post-graduate general clinical experience in New Zealand, ideally within a Māori healthcare setting
- A reliable, friendly, and professional approach to your work
- A willingness to share knowledge and collaborate within a warm, supportive team
- Genuine kindness, compassion, and commitment to delivering high‑quality care to our residents, patients, clients and whānau
To find out more visit SEEK or email hr@hauorahokianga.org.nz with your CV and Cover Letter.
Click here for the Registered Nurse position description.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Sunday 8th February 2026
GP and Rural Hospital Doctor – Locum or Permanent opportunities providing comprehensive, integrated primary and secondary health services through our community clinics and rural hospital. Cornerstone accredited. Training available for those looking to expand their practice in rural medicine. Medical Officer Position Description
Rural Registrar Placement: broaden your skillset through exposure to a wide variety of presentations working within a close-knit, supportive team. Rural Hospital – level 2 and Rural General Practice runs can be carried out in tandem over a 12-month placement.
Applicants must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand to practice as a Doctor in New Zealand. Accommodation provided.
NURSING OPPORTUNITIES
Registered Nurse: support a diverse range of patients across accident and emergency, acute inpatient, and hospital level residential care across a 24/7 shift roster.
Community Health Nurse: undertake a wide range of nursing duties in our rural community including district nursing, public health nursing, practice nursing, well child nursing and palliative care.
Nurse Practitioner: demonstrate nursing leadership and provide clinical advice, care, and education. Place whānau at the centre of care, exploring health and wellbeing concerns, preferences, health behaviours, attitudes and priorities using a Kaupapa Māori strengths-based approach.
Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years’ experience, however applications are welcome from new graduates. Previous experience in a rural setting or Māori health provider is desirable. You’ll need a current drivers license and practicing certificate, with the ability to pass a police background check.
HOW TO APPLY
To find out more or to apply for any of our vacancies, email our People and Capability team at: HR@hauorahokianga.org.nz