Nurse Educator - Professional Development Unit

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Nurse Educator to lead professional development for nurses across Southern Rural services in Tokoroa, Te Kuiti or Taumarunui Hospital. The role focuses on educational leadership, clinical expertise, and equity-focused care.

The successful candidate will support undergraduate and new graduate nurses, collaborate with clinical leaders, and strengthen partnerships across the Te Manawa Taki region, with a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and

Qualifications

• Current annual practising certificate with NZNC.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to improving Māori health outcomes.
• At least four years' post-registration NZ rural experience.
• Proven experience facilitating and assessing learning in clinical environments.
• Expert or Proficient level on the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP).
• Postgraduate study completed (evidence).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Current full NZ driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational initiatives across Southern Rural services.
• Plan, implement and evaluate nurse education initiatives.
• Support undergraduate students and new graduates.
• Collaborate with nurse educators and clinical leaders to drive education strategy.
• Embed culturally safe, equity-focused care in practice.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Educational leadership

Culturally safe care

Education

Adult teaching qualification

Job description

Nurse Educator - Professional Development Unit

• Part-time (0.9FTE), fixed term to August 2027
• Are you passionate about educating and upskilling nurses?
• Lead with purpose. Inspire excellence. Shape the future of nursing practice in the rural setting.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Do you aspire to make a leadership contribution that influences workforce development and enhances health outcomes for patients and their whānau?

If so, we invite you to join the Professional Development Unit (PDU) at Tokoroa, Te Kuiti or Taumarunui Hospital as a Nurse Educator within the Southern Rural portfolio.

We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine educational leadership with clinical expertise, supporting nurses and allied health professionals across inpatient and community-based Southern Rural services.

As a Nurse Educator, you will play a pivotal role in the professional development of nurses working across Southern Rural services throughout the Waikato District, while building and strengthening professional partnerships across the Te Manawa Taki region.

You will work in partnership with a team of experienced nurse educators and clinical leaders to plan, implement, and evaluate education initiatives, while also contributing to organisation wide nursing development.

Key Responsibilities

This position combines educational leadership with clinical expertise, focusing on:

• 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.

About the Team

• Supportive and inclusive team environment that values collaboration and innovation.
• Mentorship, professional supervision, and opportunities for leadership development.
• Access to postgraduate study and continuing professional development.
• Involvement in regional and national medical, rehabilitation, and nursing education initiatives.
• A workplace that embraces te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori.
• Opportunity to directly influence care experiences and health outcomes through education that is equity-focused.

About you

We are looking for a nurse who brings both strong clinical expertise and a passion for teaching.

You will have:

• Current annual practising certificate with NZNC.
• Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a demonstrated commitment to improving Māori health outcomes.
• At least four years' post-registration New Zealand experience in the rural setting.
• 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 full New Zealand driver's licence.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.