Nurse Practitioner – Nurse Practitioner Intern
Accepting applications from current Health New Zealand employees only
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Secondment - Part Time 0.8 FTE, Fixed Term
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
Intern Nurse Practitioner role x2 0.8FTE
The Nurse Practitioner Intern role is a trainee role, responsible for combing advanced nursing knowledge and skills with diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic knowledge to provide patient-centred healthcare services including the diagnosis and management of health consumers with common and complex health conditions. You will work collaboratively, providing advanced clinical expertise and leadership to provide an individual and population-based approach to meet healthcare needs; while under the supervision of a current Nurse Practitioner, or credentialed Specialist practicing within the Hutt District Emergency Department.
The successful candidate must be either; accepted onto the Nurse Practitioner training programme (NPTP) or working towards completing their post graduate study in 2026/2027.
This is a secondment position at 0.8FTE (32hours per week) on a rotating roster for 18 -24 months (dependent on start date)
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our service supports open, honest, communication and dynamic professional development of all teams. We pride ourselves on providing a high focus on staff education and have a strong research culture across our services.
We are a level 6 Emergency Service committed to providing acute and emergent care to patients and their families/whanau within a multidisciplinary team. We aim to deliver high quality and safe care at all times.
About you
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NZ health system, the District environment, systems and processes.
- Knowledge of the trends and emerging issues for the nursing profession.
- Minimum of four years’ of clinical practice within the defined scope of speciality practice.
- Has experience in leadership, management and coaching and mentoring approaches.
- Experience and credibility within the healthcare team as a professional resource in the team
- Proficiency in advanced nursing procedures
- Exceptional attention to detail and time management
- Is a strong team player that has excellent communication and works collaboratively with others
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.
Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time
Job no: NM207-26
Location: Lower Hutt
Closing Date: Monday, 6 July 2026