Our client supports people with complex physical disabilities to live good lives – full of choice, dignity, and opportunity. Their kaupapa is grounded in equity, inclusion, and individualised service. Using the analogy of a waka (canoe), they see each person they support as navigating their own journey, with team members paddling alongside them, working together in unity ( kotahitanga ) to realise their full potential. They value Manaakitanga – Respect, Kotahitanga – Unity, Whanaungatanga – Relationships, Mana motuhake – Self-determination.
This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful.
About the Job
Based at their Taradale site, this is a full-time (or 0.8 FTE) Registered Nurse position supporting 22 individuals who live across five different homes. All have complex physical disabilities, often with additional cognitive, communication, or behavioural challenges.
You’ll work closely with support workers (who are medication competent), hospital teams, GPs, specialists, and community providers to ensure integrated care. Think of it like being a paddler in 22 individual waka – each journey is unique.
The role has a strong coordination and leadership focus. You won’t be doing everything yourself – but you will ensure everything gets done well. You’ll:
- Hold a clinical caseload
- Develop and implement risk and care plans
- Direct and delegate effectively
- Navigate services and advocate with tenacity
- Attend family and MDT meetings as needed
- Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
- Work Monday to Friday + rostered on call approx 1 in 8 weeks.
We’re looking for a Registered Nurse who is:
- Emotionally intelligent and empathetic – able to put yourself in others’ shoes
- A confident coordinator and communicator
- Skilled at delegation and navigating systems
- Able to balance compassion with accountability
- Committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity
- Ready to commit – continuity matters in this role
Benefits
- Hourly rate: $40–$45/hr
- On-call allowance and additional pay if called in
- 8.30am–5.00pm, Monday to Friday (flexible start/finish considered)
- Join a team where your voice matters and your mahi changes lives
- Work with an organisation that lives its values and supports your growth
Apply now and bring your heart and skill to a role that truly matters.
For more information call Jeanette Rendle, Director RWR Health ph 027 705 7079.