Nurse| Whakapapa & Tūroa

We have opportunities for experienced Nurses to join our Medical Centre team, working across both Whakapapa and Tūroa ski areas for this upcoming winter season. You will be part of the Whakapapa whānau, which will also oversee the Medical Centre at Tūroa.

The Whakapapa whānau are a small but ambitious team, running year-round operations on the northern slopes of Mt Ruapehu. In winter, from June until October, this includes a world-class ski area. In summer, from December until April, this includes our summer sightseeing operation, heroing our iconic Sky Waka gondola. Each year we welcome hundreds of thousands of manuhiri (guests) to Whakapapa, many with life-long connections to the maunga (mountain) and surrounding region, some even third or fourth generation.

Mō te tūnga | About the role 

Our Medical Centres provide both accident and urgent medical services to our manuhiri (guests), dealing with both pediatric and adult trauma cases. In this role you will be required to provide front line medical care on Mt Ruapehu as well as assist in the planning and documentation of Medical Centre services. You will maintain a close relationship with the safety services team and will assist them in their medical training.

You will also provide accident, general medical care and other support services to our Ruapehu whanau during designated staff clinics.

For more information on the role, check out the Nurse Position Description.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako ōu | Your skills and experience

• Must have at least two years’ experience as a registered nurse in an Emergency Department including working in triage and resuscitation areas. Must have recent ED experience (within the last 3 years).
• Experience working in urgent care and/or associated specialities (primary health care, orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery) is desirable.
• Current annual practising certificate.
• Current Core Advanced certificate required (within 3years).
• Current medical indemnity insurance.
• Current triage certificate.
• Current infection prevention and control certificate (desirable).
• Current authorised vaccinator certificate (desirable).
• IV Cannulation Certificate.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (or equivalent, desirable)
• Knowledge of the New Zealand health system, particularly ACC.
• Suturing and plaster casting experience (desirable). 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Gear up for the ultimate work adventure at Whakapapa. Joining Whakapapa unlocks a number of perks:

• A complimentary season pass for skiing and / or snowboarding, and access to day pass discounts for friends and family
• Free beginner and intermediate group lessons. Don't have equipment? You'll receive discounts on that too
• Exclusive food and beverage, and retail discounts, for use in Whakapapa's cafes and store
• Guaranteed base hours for all full-time and part-time staff
• Priority access and discounts to our on-mountain medical centre services

Your Whakapapa whānau experience is not just a job: you will build lifelong memories and experiences in one of the most beautiful and culturally significant places on earth!

Remuneration range - depending on experience

Tono mai - Apply now