Child Immunisation Improvement Nurse

Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity 

We have an opportunity for a 12-month fixed-term Child Immunisation Improvement Nurse in our Waikato team.

Our new immunisation improvement team aims to improve immunisation coverage and ensure the families in the Waikato region have access to services to empower them to make informed decisions regarding immunisation. A key objective of our service is to improve immunisation coverage for Māori and Pacific children, and other priority groups with high rates of vaccine preventable disease and low immunisation rates.

We are looking for a skilled registered nurse to join our immunisation improvement team. In this role you will work collaboratively with development managers, nurse leads and the Waikato District Manager to innovatively plan and implement immunisation improvement initiatives.

This role will get you out and about in the community, working with general practices and partners.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys engaging with people, building positive relationships, and reducing health inequity for our Māori and Pacific children.

He kōrero mōu: About you 

      · Registered with Nursing Council of New Zealand with evidence
        of competency to practice.

      · Minimum 2 years’ experience post nursing registration experience.

      · Currently an Independent Authorised Vaccinator.

      · Current full drivers’ license

      · Experience mentoring and facilitation.

      · Strong understanding of the Health NZ / Te Whatu Ora Immunisation Programme.

      · Ability to engage others with new ideas and lead small service improvement activities.

      · Experience working in a health setting with pepe, tamariki and their whānau.

      · Experience using practice management systems (preferred).

      · Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 products and using video conferencing
       (e.g. Microsoft Teams, Zoom).

      · Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

      · Ability to adapt and manage multiple responsibilities.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

• An organisation which strives to uphold the principles of partnership, participation and protection underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


• An environment which encourages a happy, healthy and balanced workforce through flexible workplace offerings and additional gifted leave.


• Opportunities for career development and training.


• An opportunity to influence and contribute to the wider work of Pinnacle, and a commitment to your health and well-being with an offer of medical insurance, EAP services and free flu vaccinations.

If this sounds like you and you are passionate about making a positive impact on the community – please apply now.

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to apply 

Please reach out to [email protected] to arrange a kōrero before you apply if that is what you need from this process and/or apply below.

Note: All applicants will be screened as we receive them and may move to interviewing prior to the closing date.

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process. 

Applications close 5pm Monday, 5 May 2025.

Visit www.pinnacle.co.nz to find out more about the Pinnacle group.