GP or NURSE PRACTITIONER – VIRTUAL SAME DAY/URGENT TRIAGE
Remote within New Zealand | Fixed Term 6 Months | 0.5 FTE
Hauora Hokianga is seeking an experienced GP or Nurse Practitioner to support our Same Day Virtual Triage Service.
This is a fully virtual role and can be undertaken remotely from anywhere in New Zealand. Working five mornings per week, you will provide timely virtual assessment and management of patients presenting with same-day healthcare needs.
Position Details
- Fixed Term 6 Months
- 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 12:30pm
- Remote working arrangement from anywhere in New Zealand
- Reliable internet connection required
- Sessional rate based on experience
This role offers an opportunity to improve access to care through innovative virtual service delivery while enjoying the flexibility of working from home.
Applications close Sunday 1st November 2026
To find out more about this position visit SEEK. Apply by sending your cover letter and CV to HR@hauorahokianga.org.nz
POU TIKANGA (KAUPAPA MAORI CULTURAL KAIMAHI)
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Pou Tikanga (Kaupapa Māori Cultural Kaimahi) to join our Mental Health and Addictions team, on a permanent part-time basis of 24 hours per week.
In this rewarding role, you will walk alongside Tangata Whaiora and their whānau, providing culturally grounded support that strengthens identity, fosters resilience, and promotes wellbeing. Drawing on kaupapa Māori values and practices, you will help create positive pathways forward through culture, connection, and whānau-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Empower Tangata Whaiora and whānau through culturally grounded support, advocacy, and connection to whakapapa, whānau, hapū, iwi, and marae
- Facilitate kaupapa Māori programmes and wānanga that promote wellbeing, healing, and resilience
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, whānau-centred mental health and addictions support
- Build strong community relationships and champion tikanga Māori, te reo Māori, and mātauranga Māori in everyday practice
About You
You are passionate about advancing Hauora Māori and empowering whānau through culturally grounded practice. Ideally, you will bring:
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga Māori, and mātauranga Māori
- Experience supporting whānau, hapū, iwi, or community groups in a health, social services, or community setting
- Ability to facilitate wānanga, kaupapa Māori programmes, and group activities
- Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and advocacy skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Competency in te reo Māori (highly desirable)
- Full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence (essential)
Apply today and help create positive change through culture, connection, and whānau-centred care. Applications close 5:00pm Sunday 1st November 2026
To find out more about this position visit SEEK. Apply by sending your cover letter and CV to HR@hauorahokianga.org.nz
Click here for the Pou Tikanga (Cultural Kaimahi) position description
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Join a close‑knit rural community and deliver truly holistic, whānau‑centred care. As a Community Health Nurse with Hauora Hokianga, you’ll provide district, public, practice, well‑child and palliative care while building meaningful relationships across our rohe.
The Role
Based within a defined clinic area and working directly within the community, you will be responsible for personal and public health in a rural clinic area and will act as a vital link between whānau and the wider healthcare system. You’ll provide safe, effective, culturally grounded nursing care working autonomously while being supported by a dedicated team. Your practice will span assessment, care planning, health education and advocacy for whānau.
Key Responsibilities
- Nursing assessments using evidence‑based tools
- Whānau‑centred care planning
- Delivery of high-quality clinical care and health education
- Mentoring and team collaboration
- Community engagement and quality improvement
What You’ll Bring
- Registered Nurse with current APC
- 2+ years’ post‑graduate experience in Aotearoa
- Experience in Māori health (advantage)
- Smear taker and vaccinator authorisation is highly desirable (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong communication, problem‑solving and organisational skills
- Commitment to Te Ao Māori, tikanga and improving Māori health outcomes
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re passionate about rural health, equity and whānau‑centred care, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more about this position visit SEEK. Apply by sending your cover letter and CV to HR@hauorahokianga.org.nz
Click here for the Community Health Nurse position description
Part‑time and full‑time permanent roles available.
Locum or Permanent opportunities providing comprehensive, integrated primary and secondary health services through our community clinics and rural hospital.
- GP or NP who can work in primary care clinics
- Hospital level doctors who can do on-call
- Locum and permanent positions available
- Part-time or full-time
- Ongoing opportunities, happy to discuss short to medium term placement
- Up to 10 sessions p/w, on-call negotiable
- Accommodation provided
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.
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