Access Community Health nurses bring skilled, compassionate care into people's homes - supporting independence, dignity, and better days.

19th August, 2026

Kowaimātou? | Who are we?

At Access Community Health, our nurses deliver specialist clinical care in people’s homes, supporting independence, wellbeing, and better days for those we serve.

Our nursing team is committed to empowering people to live active, safe, and independent lives within their homes and communities.

Each year, we provide services to more than 35,000 people across Aotearoa - ensuring that every day can be a better day.

Our work is guided by WhakamanaTāngata and our commitment to TeTiriti o Waitangi, supporting equitable outcomes for the communities we serve.

He kōrerowhakamāramamōtēneitūranga | About the role

Join our thriving nursing community on a 4-month fixed-term contract and make a powerful difference in the lives of others. As an Access Community Health Registered Nurse, you’ll bring essential healthcare directly into people’s homes - shaping personalised support plans, delivering high-quality clinical care, and guiding our support workers to provide the very best service. Working alongside a connected team of skilled health professionals, you’ll play a vital role in achieving exceptional outcomes for the people we support.

You will provide culturally secure, respectful and consent-based care that recognises what matters to each person - including their culture, values, beliefs, routines, communication needs and boundaries - and you will involve whānau/support networks where this is the person’s preference.

Ngātohungatangamōtēneitūranga | Skills and experience





- Registered or enrolled nurse with a current practising certificate. Minimum 2 years practical experience in NZ or offshore
- Experience in long-term conditions, aged residential care, or medical nursing is welcomed but not essential - we provide support and training.
- Robust teamplayer with the ability to build professional relationships within the community.
- The ability to plan and organise caseloads effectively, to establish priorities and meet deadlines in a demanding, client focused environment. Ability to self-manage and handle a busy workload.
- A current full driver's license is essential.
- Digital confidence with using apps and computers
- Demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practice, equity, and respectful engagement with Māori, Pacific and diverse communities.
- Strong communication skills that support safe engagement (including awareness of health literacy and adapting communication to the person).
- Willingness to learn, reflect and adapt your practice in line with supervision, training, and continuous improvement.
- Work Flexibility: Work locally, with the option to work from our Office. A company car is provided for your convenience.
- Diverse, Supportive Team: Join a team of nurses from varied backgrounds, including ICU, aged care, orthopaedics, and emergency departments.



Enjoy a positive and inclusive work environment where you’ll be supported to grow professionally.
- Learning & Development: Access to ongoing professional development and learning opportunities to enhance your skills and career.
- Collaborative Culture: We believe in working together and supporting each other, helping you build the right skills and do the right thing for our clients.
- Accessibility and inclusion: We welcome applicants who may require recruitment or workplace adjustments and will work with you to support equitable participation.

He aha aimātou? | Why Us?

- Work Flexibility: Work locally, with the option to work from our Office. A company car is provided for your convenience.
- Diverse, Supportive Team: Join a team of nurses from varied backgrounds, including ICU, aged care, orthopaedics, and emergency departments. Enjoy a positive and inclusive work environment where you’ll be supported to grow professionally.
- Learning & Development: Access to ongoing professional development and learning opportunities to enhance your skills and career.
- Collaborative Culture: We believe in working together and supporting each other, helping you build the right skills and do the right thing for our clients.
- Accessibility and inclusion: We welcome applicants who may require recruitment or workplace adjustments and will work with you to support equitable participation.

Access Community Health | Uru Ātea’s mission is to create a better day, every day for thousands of people throughout Aotearoa, helping them live independently in their own homes and communities. Uru Ātea means "to enter space" - our promise to deliver services wherever our clients need us.

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