About The Role



Working hours - 6:00 am to 2:30 pm



Based at the onsite clinic at our East Tamaki campus, our Occupational Health team (including doctors, nurses, Occupational Health Physician, Occupational Health Advisors, Psychologist and Physiotherapist) supports our workforce of 4000+ employees, working in manufacturing, warehousing, engineering, research & development and office-based environments. As a dedicated Occupational Health Nurse, you will complete a range of medical activities, including administering onboarding health assessments, walk-in clinic and return to work health checks.

You will also manage a patient case load and assist with a variety of medical issues from minor illnesses and medical concerns to emergency scenarios requiring a high level of care and rapid response.



The role supports our people from Mon-Fri where regular hours accommodate both you and our people (no weekend, night or split shifts!). We offer great work-life balance which includes the added bonus of the Christmas - New Year break. The role will be part of the wider Health, Safety & Wellbeing team, which includes Global and NZ Health and Safety Teams; Health, Safety & Ergonomics team as well as Project Managers alongside the Occupational Health Services team.



Skills & Experience

You will be a New Zealand-qualified Registered Nurse with experience working in a clinical role in New Zealand and with a desire to develop your career in Occupational Health.

Critical in performing this role will be your ability to work under pressure, think and react quickly without becoming overwhelmed, have effective communication skills including the ability to communicate to non-medical professionals.



You will be a New Zealand Registered Nurse with:

A Bachelor of Nursing is mandatory
A strong understanding of the New Zealand Code of Practice for Health Workers, ACC New Zealand framework and other associated legislation
Knowledge and/or minimum 2 years experience of Occupational Health including an understanding of Occupational Health matters (e.g pre-employment health assessments)
Experience reacting to medical emergencies and following medical emergency protocol (e.g. in scenarios such as stroke)
Experience inserting IV lines and delivering vaccinations is preferable
Able to work independently and in collaboration with other medical professionals in an MDT environment.


Please note: This role is titled as Occupational Health Advisor internally.



Working With Us

Care to join a supportive environment? Fisher & Paykel Healthcare foster an inclusive work environment founded on our culture of care and cooperation. Here you’ll have the trust and support to generate ideas, solve problems and do your best work.

Employee share purchase scheme

Bi-annual Profit share
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
Discounted Health Insurance
Active Social clubs & community groups
In-house training programs from external providers
Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Medela products
School holiday programme subsidy
Banking and Insurance discounts
Free Parking
Beautiful campus with green spaces
Subsidised Café’s
Annual Salary Review
High rates of internal promotion
Access to state-of-the-art facilities


About Us

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally. Our commitment to care unites us. Here, we’re driven to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions.



Care to join us? Apply today

We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and Women in Engineering play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Diversity Works NZ, Pride Pledge and Global Women.

We are dedicated to designing our recruitment process with care and empathy to support all candidates, regardless of identity, background, and experiences. Should you require support or adjustments during our process, please let us know at recruit@fphcare.co.nz.