Emergency Care Nurse Educator: Lead Learning & Equity

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Postgraduate study access

Continuing professional development

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand invites applications for Nurse Educator in the Emergency portfolio at Waikato Hospital. This fixed-term role up to February 2028 combines educational leadership with clinical nursing expertise to develop and upskill the nursing workforce across inpatient and rural Emergency Care services.

Join a supportive team dedicated to excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for postgraduate study and professional development within a

Qualifications

• Current annual practising certificate with NZNC.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to Māori health outcomes.
• At least four years' post-registration NZ experience in Emergency Care nursing.
• Proven experience facilitating and assessing learning in clinical environments.
• Expert or Proficient level on the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP).
• Relevant adult teaching qualification (e.g., preceptorship, adult education).
• Evidence of successful postgraduate study.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Current New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Prior experience as a nurse educator is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and responding to workforce learning needs.
• Embedding culturally safe, person-centred, and equity-focused care.
• Supporting undergraduate students and new graduate nurses.
• Facilitating learning in both urban and rural settings across the Waikato District.
• Advocating for patient and whānau-centred care through collaborative partnerships.
• Contributing to service improvements that reflect the voices and experiences of patients and whānau.

Skills

Communication

Teaching experience

PDRP proficiency

Postgraduate study

Interprofessional collaboration

Driver's licence

Education

Annual practising certificate (NZNC)

Adult teaching qualification

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand invites applications for Nurse Educator in the Emergency portfolio at Waikato Hospital. This fixed-term role up to February 2028 combines educational leadership with clinical nursing expertise to develop and upskill the nursing workforce across inpatient and rural Emergency Care services.

Join a supportive team dedicated to excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for postgraduate study and professional development within a