Senior Nurse Refugee Health

• Contribute to the ongoing health care and support of refugees
• Be part of a small and collaborative team
• Utilise your extensive clinical skills and knowledge
• Full time |Permanent role based in Mangere, Auckland
• Salary range $75,114 - $88,266

The Refugee Health Liaison team is looking for a Senior Nurse Specialist to work as part of a small supportive team to provide the continuum of health screening and care for refugees from offshore through to the community they will make home.

The Senior Refugee Nurse Specialist will bring their extensive clinical skills and knowledge to gather health information from the offshore panel physician to gain a comprehensive understanding of the health needs of Quota refugees prior to their arrival in New Zealand. They will also be involved in helping determine any offshore treatment necessary prior to arrival as well as the immediate and ongoing needs to be supported either on arrival or in the community.

You will participate as an active team member and contribute knowledge and expertise within our supportive and collaborative team.

Skills and Experience Required

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a minimum of 10 years relevant work experience in New Zealand
• Expert knowledge of the health sector and clinical practices within New Zealand
• Experience in specific health related fields such as refugee health, primary care and public health would be advantageous
• Understanding of clinical practices and the refugee health situation within New Zealand
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to quickly adapt and become proficient with IT systems and spreadsheets
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across multiple networks and groups
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to think and act quickly and independently, with proven effective problem solving skills
• Ability to work as a part of a supportive team with partners offshore, the team at the Mangere Resettlement Centre, settlement services including health in the community.

To be eligible for this role you must be either a New Zealand Citizen or hold a Permanent Resident Visa.

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Maia - Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Emily Boyd at emily.boyd@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/15922 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday 19 January 2025 at 11.59pm.