Nurse Educator - General Surgery and Gynaecology
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.8 FTE
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are seeking a Registered Nurse or Nurse Educator with strong clinical knowledge and proven experience in training delivery, staff development, and coaching. This Nurse Educator role supports our General Surgery and Gynaecology (GSG) ward by leading high quality education, promoting best practice, and guiding our nursing team to deliver safe, evidence based patient care. The ideal candidate will bring confidence in adult learning principles, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a positive learning culture within a fast paced surgical environment.
The General Surgery and Gynaecology (GSG) ward at Hutt Hospital in Lower Hutt is a 27 bed inpatient surgical unit caring for patients undergoing both general surgical and gynaecological treatment. The ward manages a wide range of acute admissions, postoperative recovery, and elective surgical pathways, making it one of the hospital’s busiest and most clinically diverse areas.
You will join the Hutt Valley Nurse Educator team that consists of 17 experienced Nurse Educators who provide education and professional support across the hospital. The team is led by the Charge Nurse Manager Education and works closely with the Workforce and Practice Development Unit (W&PDU) to maintain a strong culture of continuous learning, capability development, and evidence based practice. This collaborative approach ensures our nursing workforce is well supported and equipped to deliver safe, high quality care to our community.
About you
You will bring strong clinical expertise, a passion for education and a commitment to developing a safe and capable GSG nursing workforce. You will have:
- Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate with a scope appropriate to the area of practice
- Extensive General Surgery and Gynaecology clinical experience, with expert assessment, teaching and coaching skills
- Minimum three years post graduate nursing experience in General Surgery and Gynaecology or Acute setting e.g. Emergency, ICU and relevant clinical certification or technical expertise
- Experience in planning and delivering education, including supporting staff in clinical environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, good organisation and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Demonstrated understanding of obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to apply these meaningfully in a senior nursing role
- A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for all population groups
- A relevant postgraduate qualification or working towards.
- A qualification in adult education or willingness to work towards this within an agreed timeframe
- A current PDRP
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@Tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: NM180-26
Location: Lower Hutt
Closing Date: Tuesday, 2 June 2026