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Nursing jobs in Waikato.

19 open roles, 9 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Nursing3 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting care colleagues

    Level 4 in Health and Wellbeing or similar; Med Comp; New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing4 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Waikeria Prison

    Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand government department delivering patient-focused primary health care services within corrections facilities.

    Waikato
    $77.3k-$108.9k a yearOnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Providing primary health care · Assessing health needs · Responding to emergencies

    Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate; recent clinical experience in primary or secondary health care; ability to assess and respond to emergencies; cultural competence with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Clinical Manager

    Bupa Care Services NZ Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A global healthcare leader providing residential care and support services.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading clinical care · Mentoring staff · Managing care plans

    2+ yrsCurrent APC and NZ Nursing Council Registration; 2+ years proven clinical leadership management experience; passion for mentoring and continuous quality improvement; legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.

    Parental leave
  • Nursing4 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Providing primary care · Conducting phone triage · Prescribing within scope

    1+ yrRegistered Nurse, registered or eligible with Nursing Council; current Annual Practising Certificate; approved community-health prescribing programme and designated-scope authority; 5 years’ recent nursing experience, including 2 as Practice Nurse and 1 prescribing; Indici and phone-triage experience; NZ work rights

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Cambridge, Waikato
    Temporary

    Managing residents’ needs · Creating care plans · Delivering nursing care

    experienced Registered Nurse; NZ Registration; current Practicing Certificate

  • Nursing4 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Temporary

    Managing residents’ needs · Creating care plans · Delivering nursing care

    NZ registration; current Practicing Certificate; experience as a Registered Nurse

  • Nursing3 days ago

    Practice Nurse - Designated Prescriber

    University of Waikato · 1001-5000 employees

    A university providing future-focused international education and research, with a commitment to student health and wellbeing.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    $102.6k-$112.8k a yearOnsitePart timeContractSenior

    Providing primary care · Prescribing medications · Conducting phone triage

    5+ yrsRegistered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate, authorized prescriber in community health, 5+ years nursing experience including 2 years as Practice Nurse and 1 year prescribing, Indici and phone triage experience, legal right to work in NZ.

  • Nursing5 days ago

    Caregiver - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Cambridge, Waikato
    Temporary

    Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans

    Experience in aged care or a similar role; availability for varied shifts, sometimes at short notice

  • Nursing5 days ago

    Caregiver - Part Time

    Ryman Healthcare

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing16 days ago

    Nurse Director - Medicine and OPR

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading nursing workforce · Shaping service delivery · Improving patient experiences

    Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate, relevant postgraduate qualification, significant senior leadership in acute medical care, internal medicine or community nursing, and demonstrated success in service improvement and workforce development.

  • Nursing17 days ago

    Caregiver - Memory Care (Fixed term)

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Cambridge, Waikato
    Contract

    Delivering meals · Assisting with hygiene · Supporting care plans

    Experience in aged care or a similar role; dementia care experience supported by a Level 4 dementia care qualification; availability for rotating shifts and a 4-on, 2-off roster

    Generous leave
  • Nursing17 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Memory Care

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Cambridge, Waikato
    Full time

    Managing residents’ needs · Creating long-term care plans · Delivering planned nursing care

    NZ registration; current Practicing Certificate; experience working within dementia care; Level 4 dementia care qualification

  • Nursing18 days ago

    Kaitiaki - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Temporary

    Supporting residents with meals · Assisting mobility therapy plans · Recording progress notes

    Willingness to complete NZQA Dementia training modules

    Study support
  • Nursing20 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Developing resident relationships · Following individual care plans · Supporting colleagues

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing20 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Providing nursing care · Assessing residents · Developing care plans

    Current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC); New Zealand work rights

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Nursing23 days ago

    Registered Nurse - Paeroa

    Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki · 201-1000 employees

    A kaupapa Māori health service providing culturally appropriate and whānau-centred care.

    Paeroa, Waikato
    OnsitePart timeMid level

    Providing primary care · Building relationships · Managing workload

    Current APC, practice nursing experience, primary health/general practice or well child experience, MedTech Evolution desirable, cervical smear taker and authorised vaccinator (or willing to train), strong communication and organisational skills.

  • Nursing25 days ago

    Clinical Nurse Lead

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Cambridge, Waikato
    Full time

    Providing clinical guidance · Supporting safe team operations · Consulting with residents

    Clinical environment experience; aged care sector experience and understanding; understanding of Te Whatu Ora standards; Registered Nurse; current NZNC practising certificate; PDRP achieved to level 2–4

    Generous leave
  • Nursing26 days ago

    Associate Theatre Manager

    Southern Cross Healthcare

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeSenior

    Supporting theatre operations · Developing future leaders · Driving quality initiatives

    3+ yrsNew Zealand Registered Nurse with a current APC; 3–5 years’ leadership experience in a perioperative setting

    Relocation support
  • Nursing27 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Part time

    Providing personal care · Completing delegated tasks · Maintaining healthcare records

    Current visa with open work rights (for visa-holders)

About nursing jobs in Waikato

There are 19 roles open for nursing jobs in Waikato on the SmartCVs job board, 9 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 7 full time and 7 part time.

That's 19 of the 251 nursing jobs across New Zealand.

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