Registered Nurse - Canterbury Prisons at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Canterbury (Waitaha) Canterbury Prisons - Rolleston Prison, Christchurch Men's Prison and Christchurch Women's Prison Mō te tūnga About the role Our Nurses benefit from a genuine work-life balance, avoiding night shift work while engaging in a diverse range of practice settings. They operate in an environment that not only supports them but also provides professional career opportunities. If you are seeking a rewarding and challenging work environment, possess adaptable clinical skills, and demonstrate strong organisational and communication abilities, a career in nursing at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) might be the right fit. Working in our prison health centers presents nurses with unique opportunities to develop and apply their skills across a broad spectrum of clinical areas. Daily responsibilities involve providing a comprehensive range of primary health care services, assessing and managing individuals with various health needs, including physical and mental health, substance abuse, health education, and responding to emergencies while offering acute care. We have an opening at RollestonPrison and Christchurch Men's Prison - Canterbury Prisonsfor Registered Nurses who can demonstrate: Recent clinical experience in either primary or secondary health care nursing. A diverse range of post-graduate clinical exposure. The ability to assess and respond effectively to emergency situations. A strong motivation to continue learning and advancing professionally. A non-judgmental approach. Experience in triage, which is considered desirable for these roles. If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply and join our team, contributing to the healthcare environment at Canterbury Prisons. The full salary range is $75,773 to $106,739. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy. We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required. To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered. When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work. Applications close on: Wednesday, 16th July 2025 If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us,visit careers.corrections.govt.nz. Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Registered Nurse - Canterbury Prisons at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Canterbury (Waitaha) Canterbury Prisons - Rolleston Prison, Christchurch Men's Prison and Christchurch Women's Prison Mō te tūnga About the role Our Nurses benefit from a genuine work-life balance, avoiding night shift work while engaging in a diverse range of practice settings. They operate in an environment that not only supports them but also provides professional career opportunities. If you are seeking a rewarding and challenging work environment, possess adaptable clinical skills, and demonstrate strong organisational and communication abilities, a career in nursing at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) might be the right fit. Working in our prison health centers presents nurses with unique opportunities to develop and apply their skills across a broad spectrum of clinical areas. Daily responsibilities involve providing a comprehensive range of primary health care services, assessing and managing individuals with various health needs, including physical and mental health, substance abuse, health education, and responding to emergencies while offering acute care. We have an opening at RollestonPrison and Christchurch Men's Prison - Canterbury Prisonsfor Registered Nurses who can demonstrate: Recent clinical experience in either primary or secondary health care nursing. A diverse range of post-graduate clinical exposure. The ability to assess and respond effectively to emergency situations. A strong motivation to continue learning and advancing professionally. A non-judgmental approach. Experience in triage, which is considered desirable for these roles. If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply and join our team, contributing to the healthcare environment at Canterbury Prisons. The full salary range is $75,773 to $106,739. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy. We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required. To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered. When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work. Applications close on: Wednesday, 16th July 2025 If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us,visit careers.corrections.govt.nz. Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Christchurch Blood Bank (Part time) at NZ Blood Service (NZBS), Canterbury Exciting fast paced environment Be directly involved in contributing to someone's care every single day and know that what you do really does make a difference! About the role The NZBS Blood Bank based at Christchurch Hospital is an exciting and fast paced environment, often responding immediately in emergency situations for patients in need. What makes this role different to other scientist roles is at the end of the day, you know that you have been directly involved in someone's care. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will be responsible for performing a range of duties related to pre transfusion, antenatal and diagnostic testing and the issue of blood and blood products for clinical purposes. You will be joining a well-established team of Scientists and Technicians committed to quality service, high standards and patient wellbeing. Your base salary will be between $71,070 and $107,600 depending on skills, experience and registration. About you To be successful in this role you must be registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand or a new graduate seeking provisional registration. You will have a positive attitude, be committed to patient care and have the flexibility to fully participate in our 24-hour, 7-day roster. The ability to multi-task, work collaboratively and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment is essential in this role and key to your success as part of this high performing team. We are looking for someone who has/is: Experience working in a Blood bank would be preferred, but not essential Flexibility to fully participate in our 24-hour, 7-day per week roster Effective interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated Ability to take responsibility About New Zealand Blood and Organ Service New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBS) is dedicated to saving lives. Every year, tens of thousands of generous people donate their time, blood and plasma to us for free. In addition to our vein-to-vein service in transfusion, we also provide national services in organ transplantation, cellular therapies and tissue banking. We exist to ensure the efficient delivery of safe blood and tissue products on a time critical basis throughout New Zealand and through the generosity of our donors; we are able to help save lives. Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture and guide our behaviour each and every day. These values inspire, motivate us and drive us to provide the very best service to the New Zealand public. Watch thisvideo to see what our people say about the NZBS values they admire the most. If you can tick all of those boxes and are looking for a fantastic opportunity to join the team NZ's largest and busiest Blood Bank, then we would like to hear from you now! Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Christchurch Blood Bank (Part time) at NZ Blood Service (NZBS), Canterbury Exciting fast paced environment Be directly involved in contributing to someone's care every single day and know that what you do really does make a difference! About the role The NZBS Blood Bank based at Christchurch Hospital is an exciting and fast paced environment, often responding immediately in emergency situations for patients in need. What makes this role different to other scientist roles is at the end of the day, you know that you have been directly involved in someone's care. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will be responsible for performing a range of duties related to pre transfusion, antenatal and diagnostic testing and the issue of blood and blood products for clinical purposes. You will be joining a well-established team of Scientists and Technicians committed to quality service, high standards and patient wellbeing. Your base salary will be between $71,070 and $107,600 depending on skills, experience and registration. About you To be successful in this role you must be registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand or a new graduate seeking provisional registration. You will have a positive attitude, be committed to patient care and have the flexibility to fully participate in our 24-hour, 7-day roster. The ability to multi-task, work collaboratively and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment is essential in this role and key to your success as part of this high performing team. We are looking for someone who has/is: Experience working in a Blood bank would be preferred, but not essential Flexibility to fully participate in our 24-hour, 7-day per week roster Effective interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated Ability to take responsibility About New Zealand Blood and Organ Service New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBS) is dedicated to saving lives. Every year, tens of thousands of generous people donate their time, blood and plasma to us for free. In addition to our vein-to-vein service in transfusion, we also provide national services in organ transplantation, cellular therapies and tissue banking. We exist to ensure the efficient delivery of safe blood and tissue products on a time critical basis throughout New Zealand and through the generosity of our donors; we are able to help save lives. Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture and guide our behaviour each and every day. These values inspire, motivate us and drive us to provide the very best service to the New Zealand public. Watch thisvideo to see what our people say about the NZBS values they admire the most. If you can tick all of those boxes and are looking for a fantastic opportunity to join the team NZ's largest and busiest Blood Bank, then we would like to hear from you now! Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
Support improving outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Build meaningful connections with community Analyse information and develop insights Aroturuki Tamariki, the Independent Children's Monitor, monitors the oranga tamariki system, providing insights that drive continuous improvement and improves outcomes for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people), particularly tamariki Māori and children with disabilities. Our Monitors are the public face of Aroturuki Tamariki. They work in teams, engaging with the community to understand and record the experience of whānau, tamariki and rangatahi, family, professionals, caregivers and others who work with those involved in the care and protection and/or youth justice pathways.We analyse what we hear from communities we visit, alongside the nationwide data and information we collect. We use this analysis to inform our reports. We are looking for people with: a social work or equivalent qualification a deep understanding of child protection and youth justice practice, as well as understanding the oranga tamariki system an bring a risk lens to support the mahi (work) we do proven ability to build meaningful connections with a wide range of people and organisations able to engage with tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau knowledge, experience, capability and understanding of tikanga Māori and te reo Māori strong writing skills and the ability to draft reports and other professional documents experience in providing professional support and guidance Our values are Kia Māia - to be Courageous; Kia Pono, Kia Tika - to be Trustworthy; Manaaki - to be Respectful; and Kia Huritao - to be Reflective. We are looking for people who share these values to join us. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements. Starting salaries are negotiated based on relevant skills and experience and we expect to offer a starting salary of between $89,622 and $112,551 for this role. You can find out more about Aroturuki Tamariki at Please do not apply through the button below. Instead send your CV and cover letter to . Employer: Aroturuki Tamariki - Independent Children's Monitor Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Support improving outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Build meaningful connections with community Analyse information and develop insights Aroturuki Tamariki, the Independent Children's Monitor, monitors the oranga tamariki system, providing insights that drive continuous improvement and improves outcomes for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people), particularly tamariki Māori and children with disabilities. Our Monitors are the public face of Aroturuki Tamariki. They work in teams, engaging with the community to understand and record the experience of whānau, tamariki and rangatahi, family, professionals, caregivers and others who work with those involved in the care and protection and/or youth justice pathways.We analyse what we hear from communities we visit, alongside the nationwide data and information we collect. We use this analysis to inform our reports. We are looking for people with: a social work or equivalent qualification a deep understanding of child protection and youth justice practice, as well as understanding the oranga tamariki system an bring a risk lens to support the mahi (work) we do proven ability to build meaningful connections with a wide range of people and organisations able to engage with tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau knowledge, experience, capability and understanding of tikanga Māori and te reo Māori strong writing skills and the ability to draft reports and other professional documents experience in providing professional support and guidance Our values are Kia Māia - to be Courageous; Kia Pono, Kia Tika - to be Trustworthy; Manaaki - to be Respectful; and Kia Huritao - to be Reflective. We are looking for people who share these values to join us. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements. Starting salaries are negotiated based on relevant skills and experience and we expect to offer a starting salary of between $89,622 and $112,551 for this role. You can find out more about Aroturuki Tamariki at Please do not apply through the button below. Instead send your CV and cover letter to . Employer: Aroturuki Tamariki - Independent Children's Monitor Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Component Processing & Cellular Therapy Laboratory, Christchurch at NZ Blood Service (NZBS), Canterbury Expand your knowledge in Medical Laboratory Science Add value in a role where what you do really does make a positive difference to the wider NZ Community Full time permanent (40 hours per week) About New Zealand Blood and Organ Service New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBS) is dedicated to saving lives. Every year, tens of thousands of generous people donate their time, blood and plasma to us for free. In addition to our vein-to-vein service in transfusion, we also provide national services in organ transplantation, cellular therapies and tissue banking. We exist to ensure the efficient delivery of safe blood and tissue products on a time critical basis throughout New Zealand and through the generosity of our donors; we are able to help save lives. Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture and guide our behaviour each and every day. These values inspire, motivate us and drive us to provide the very best service to the New Zealand public. Watch thisvideo to see what our people say about the NZBS values they admire the most. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to expand your skillset with a world class, progressive organisation using advanced science to consistently support providing better health outcomes for New Zealanders. Medical LaboratoryScientistswithin the Component Processing team are responsible for a range of duties including processing of blood and blood products and quality control. You will be trained to: Manufacture pooled platelets from buffy coats Manufacture cryoprecipitate from plasma Manufacture resuspended red cell, buffy coats and plasma from whole blood Undertake Tissue Banking (Bone and Skin) Undertake Cryogenic processing of peripheral blood stem cells and bone marrow for transplantation Perform quality control testing on the products we manufacture such as bacterial testing Dispense medicine to patients. Your base salary will be between $71,070 to $107,600 depending on skills, experience and registration. About you To be successful in this role you will: Be a Registered Medical LaboratoryScientist Demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills Have the ability to achieve the targets and objectives of the service Have a self-motivated and positive attitude and are keen to learn new skills Have the flexibility to fully participate in our roster that also includes evening, weekend and on-call work as required. What we can offer you Job security knowing that you are part of a growing essential service organisation Being part of a unique organisation, saving lives and making a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders A strong team culture working together to support safe provision of blood, blood products, tissue and organ services. If you are registered as a Medical LaboratoryScientistwith the Medical Sciences Council of NZ and are looking for a technically challenging but rewarding role, then this role could be for you. Join us and make a difference with NZBS! Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
Jun 28, 2025
Full time
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Component Processing & Cellular Therapy Laboratory, Christchurch at NZ Blood Service (NZBS), Canterbury Expand your knowledge in Medical Laboratory Science Add value in a role where what you do really does make a positive difference to the wider NZ Community Full time permanent (40 hours per week) About New Zealand Blood and Organ Service New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBS) is dedicated to saving lives. Every year, tens of thousands of generous people donate their time, blood and plasma to us for free. In addition to our vein-to-vein service in transfusion, we also provide national services in organ transplantation, cellular therapies and tissue banking. We exist to ensure the efficient delivery of safe blood and tissue products on a time critical basis throughout New Zealand and through the generosity of our donors; we are able to help save lives. Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture and guide our behaviour each and every day. These values inspire, motivate us and drive us to provide the very best service to the New Zealand public. Watch thisvideo to see what our people say about the NZBS values they admire the most. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to expand your skillset with a world class, progressive organisation using advanced science to consistently support providing better health outcomes for New Zealanders. Medical LaboratoryScientistswithin the Component Processing team are responsible for a range of duties including processing of blood and blood products and quality control. You will be trained to: Manufacture pooled platelets from buffy coats Manufacture cryoprecipitate from plasma Manufacture resuspended red cell, buffy coats and plasma from whole blood Undertake Tissue Banking (Bone and Skin) Undertake Cryogenic processing of peripheral blood stem cells and bone marrow for transplantation Perform quality control testing on the products we manufacture such as bacterial testing Dispense medicine to patients. Your base salary will be between $71,070 to $107,600 depending on skills, experience and registration. About you To be successful in this role you will: Be a Registered Medical LaboratoryScientist Demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills Have the ability to achieve the targets and objectives of the service Have a self-motivated and positive attitude and are keen to learn new skills Have the flexibility to fully participate in our roster that also includes evening, weekend and on-call work as required. What we can offer you Job security knowing that you are part of a growing essential service organisation Being part of a unique organisation, saving lives and making a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders A strong team culture working together to support safe provision of blood, blood products, tissue and organ services. If you are registered as a Medical LaboratoryScientistwith the Medical Sciences Council of NZ and are looking for a technically challenging but rewarding role, then this role could be for you. Join us and make a difference with NZBS! Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.