Registered Nurse - Mothercraft

Full job description
27 Tisdall Terrace, Hamilton Central.
Permanent 48 hours per fortnight
This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly skilled, dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team, which is nurse led, to work with mothers and babies in Mothercraft

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

The role provides specialist nursing care, support and advice for caregivers around assessment, education, evaluation, and negotiated planning of care for their babies in a residential environment. Mothercraft provides a 24 hour live-in service, Monday to Friday.

Mothercraft Nurses work closely with the multi-disciplinary team of Dietitians, Social Workers, Kaitiaki, Perinatal Mental Health Nurse, Lactation Consultants, SLT and Paediatricians.

The successful applicant will be supported by

A comprehensive orientation to the role
Support from colleagues to develop in the role
Educational opportunities as necessary
Opportunities to develop advanced nursing skills
Training to use systems / programmes that are required by the service

About the Team

We have a 5 bedded unit providing a 5 day inpatient service for infants from birth up to approximately 1 year of age providing support & education for parents and babies experiencing issues such as feeding difficulties, reflux, unsettled/irritable babies, poor weight gain, sleep issues. We also assist with transitioning babies from NICU where parents need extra support before discharge and support with NG tube weaning.

We also provide support for families experiencing Postnatal depression/anxiety which impacts the care of the infant.


About you

5 years recent Paediatric or Neonatal nursing experience.
Preferred maternal mental health nursing experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Proven team work skills.
Proven problem-solving skills.

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


All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 7 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at Robyn.Payne@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz


Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.


Job details
Job Reference:
WAI30186

Location:
North Island - Waikato - Hamilton


Job type:
Permanent Part time

Expertise:
Clinical - Nursing - Paediatrics


Closes:
07-Sep-2026