Registered Nurse School Based Health Team

This is an exciting and diverse role that needs a flexible, confident and committed person to join the team and expand our Whānau to continue to deliver exceptional health care to our expanding services. 

Waitākere College is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Hauroa Centre in a large co-educational diverse community in West Auckland.

Role Commences January 2027. This is a term time only position, which means you do not work school holidays but have flexibility with hours to work extra days if required, which will be discussed further in the interview process.
Minimum 24hrs per week with option to increase later in the year.

What we can offer you:

● You can make a difference in our community working with our Rangatahi for positive

outcomes. Being part of a team that collaboratively works for the same goal.

● Develop and fine tune your youth health skills including HEEADSSSS assessments

● Multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Doctors, Pastoral Care, Counsellors, Teachers etc.,

providing wrap around care

● Supporting students to manage and become independent with the long-term health

conditions

● Part of West Auckland School Nurses Group / Monthly supervision / Clinical Support from Te

Puna Manawa Trust

About you:

● Must have a current NZ Annual Practising Certificate

● Must have 5 years clinical experience

● Must be a New Zealand citizen or have the necessary visa to be able to work in NZ without

the requirement of a job offer

● Passionate about working with rangatahi, with previous experience in youth health or

working with adolescents strongly preferred.

● Have experience using Medtech Evolution would be preferred but not required

● Confident working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

● Have postgraduate qualifications in youth health/advanced nursing, with sound clinical assessment skills (or be prepared to work towards this)

● Strong understanding of working with Whanau from multicultural backgrounds

You will be part of a dedicated team delivering integrated health and wellbeing for students (years 9 to 13) and supporting the needs of our Inclusion Support Centre. We work collaboratively with Drs clinics and the Pastoral Care Team at the College. We provide medication under standing orders or as Community Nurse Prescribers to deliver accessible care for all.

Please send a cover letter and CV through Seek ref: https://nz.seek.com/job/95453489

Physiotherapist - Start 2027

Waitākere College is looking for a motivated physiotherapist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team in our Te Whare Rangimārie | Inclusion Support Centre in 2027, to support students’ physical development, participation, and access to learning within our school community.

This is a part-time role working approximately 30 hours per week and has the flexibility that working in a school offers.

We are an ORS fund holder centre within Waitākere College. Our centre has 67 students and a highly professional and passionate team of teachers, therapists and support staff.

Salary will be based upon qualifications and experience, in line with the Kaiārahi I te Reo and Therapists’ Collective Agreement.

In this rewarding position, you will:

● provide physiotherapy to enhance gross motor development, posture, mobility, and functional

independence, enabling students to fully engage with the curriculum

● assess and manage physical, mobility, and postural support needs, including recommendations

and applications for specialised equipment, assistive technology, and orthotics

● coordinate and work with the orthotics team (an orthotics clinic is held once a month) to provide

students from Waitākere College and neighbouring schools the opportunity to work with an

orthotist

● work closely with a multidisciplinary team with an occupational therapist, speech-language

therapists, teachers, and support staff to develop coordinated and holistic plans

● contribute to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) by setting meaningful and achievable goals

tailored to each learner

● offer guidance and practical strategies to teachers, teacher aides, and whānau to support

students’ everyday functioning and participation; this could include development of physiotherapy plans for students.

● meet your professional board requirements to maintain your annual practicing certificate. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a registered Physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand (or eligible for registration).
• Has experience or interest in working with children and young people.
• Must already be able to work in New Zealand on a permanent basis without the requirement for sponsorship or a job offer.

Do not delay in applying, as we will interview suitable candidates as applications are received and may appoint before the advertisement has closed.

Please apply through Seek: https://nz.seek.com/job/95225558