Employing a School Nurse is a very exciting journey! 

But its also quite complex, and no doubt you will have many questions. At any time, don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have questions - principals, EAs, and Business Managers are welcome to email us here. 

 

 

Who funds Nurses in Schools in NZ? 

The employment of individual nurses will depend on the funding model that will finance the employment of the nurse. 

Roughly 50% of School Nurses in NZ are funded through a Health Entity. This could be Te Whatu Ora (TWO), A district health board (DHB), a primary care organisation (PCO), or a non-governmental organisation (NGO). 

The remaining 50% of the School nursing workforce are employed directly by schools, and the parameters of the employment of school nurses are held by the principal and the board of trustees (BOT). 

 

Here are some useful guides for schools to support the employment of a school nurse; 

Guide to Employing a Registered Nurse within a Secondary School Setting