Occupational Health Nurse

Recruiter:

RareCruit

Job Ref:

CPT001526/TN

Date posted:

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Location:

Auckland, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Health Nurse is sought to deliver high-quality occupational health services, support workplace wellbeing, and ensure compliance with New Zealand health, safety, and privacy legislation The role requires strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment

New Zealand | Permanent | Market Related

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others in the workplace
Be mindful of how actions or inaction may impact the health and safety of others
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health and safety procedures and comply with relevant policies and instructions
Identify, report, and assist in managing hazards, risks, injuries, illnesses, and incidents including near misses
Eliminate or mitigate health and safety risks where reasonably practicable
Consult with managers or health and safety representatives regarding identified risks

General Accountabilities

- Undertake additional duties as requested by management, including project work and absence cover
- Deliver services in line with organisational values, standards, guidelines, and contractual requirements
- Understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures
- Comply with Delegation Authority and Limitation of Authorities frameworks where applicable
- Participate in relevant training, surveys, and audits to meet statutory requirements
- Manage and maintain key internal and external working relationships
- Adhere to the professional standards of the relevant statutory or regulatory body

Requirements:

Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate in New Zealand
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within the Occupational Health scope of practice
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management and organisational skills
Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to perform well under pressure
Demonstrated competence with computer systems
In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, including
- Health Information Privacy Code 2020
- Privacy Act 2020
- Health and Safety at Work Act 201

For more information on the Occupational Health Nurse role please get in touch with Tiara Naidoo:

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