Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational Health & Wellbeing Nurse, Nelson/Marlborough, Fixed term Part-time

• Provide specialist advice and coaching
• Ensure the health and wellbeing of our workforce

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As an Occupational Health & Wellbeing Nurse, you willprovide specialist advice to managers, staff and our HR team on the health and wellbeing of our DHB workforce. This role coordinates and supports the safe return to work for staff who suffer an injury or illness. You will consult and advise on occupational health monitoring for workplace hazards and risks.

This role offers flexible hours, ideal for those seeking school-hour work or needing weekday flexibility. You will be working 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE). This role is fixed term until June 2025.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You'll be joining a team of 4 within a supportive environment where our Occupational Health Team prioritizes employee well-being and provides comprehensive health support. This includes: injury prevention and management, health promotion, Respiratory Illness Support (RIS), workplace and task assessments (both physical and psychological), employee training (including moving/handling and stress management), return-to-work planning, physical and mental health assessments (individual, group, workshops, crisis intervention, education, and programs), and  manager support.

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About you

As an Occupational Health & Wellbeing Nurse, you will have a passion for the health and safety of our people, and want to partner with our business leaders to grow organisational capability.  You will be a currently registered nurse with experience in health safety and wellbeing in a complex organisation. 

If you are proactive, engaging and motivated with a commitment to Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Whilst this role is based in Nelson, this position will require travel across the Nelson Marlborough district. 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 3rd April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz  OR Jamie McCay - District Manager, Occupational Health & Wellbeing at jamie.mccay@nmdhb.govt.nz . 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.