Nurse Practitioner

Bupa; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 10,029,000 - 18,625,000; Part time

Job summary

Bupa, Tararu Care Home in Thames, seeks a part-time Nurse Practitioner to provide clinical leadership and nurse consultancy for residents. The role focuses on improving clinical care, supporting care planning for complex health issues, and mentoring staff in best practices.

Ideal candidates will be registered with the NZ Nursing Council (Nurse Practitioner scope), have palliative/gerontology experience, and demonstrate advanced assessment skills and a commitment to person-centred, culturally

Qualifications

• Current registration with the NZ Nursing Council in the Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice.
• Passion for and experience in palliative/gerontology nursing.
• Advanced clinical skills, including comprehensive assessment skills.
• Proven ability to mentor, lead, and educate across diverse teams.
• A commitment to collaboration, cultural safety, and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and nurse consultancy for Bupa and residents.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical care and support care planning for complex health issues.
• Serve as an expert resource for clinical staff and support education/workshops for professional development.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical leadership

Palliative care

Gerontology nursing

Mentoring & education

Cultural safety

Person-centred care

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Posted 27/08/2026Job Number 65340Work type Independent Contractor - Part TimePosting End Date 30/09/2026

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to livelonger, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is evolving, and so are we. By investing in advanced health technologies, better systems, and exciting pipelines of modern care products, we are empowering our residents to live with greater independence and dignity. In this role you won't just manage care, you’ll help pioneer a smarter, more connected ecosystem that delivers exceptional support to our communities.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact youcould make.

• Employment Type: Contractor
• Hours: 2 hours per week (any weekday besides Tuesday)
• Location: Tararu Care Home in Thames

About the Role:

• Opportunity to make a difference in our residents’ lives by providing clinical leadership and nurse consultancy for Bupa.
• You will identify opportunities to improve clinical care and provide support with care planning involving complex health issues.
• You will be an expert resource for clinical staff, while supporting with education and workshops to promote professional development of our nurses.

This role is one day per week to suit your schedule (except Tuesdays), working at our Tararu Care Home. This is role is suitable for a contractor.

What About You:

• Current registration with the NZ Nursing Council in the Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice.
• Passion for and experience in palliative/gerontology nursing.
• Advanced clinical skills, including comprehensive assessment skills.
• Proven ability to mentor, lead, and educate across diverse teams.
• A commitment to collaboration, cultural safety, and person-centred care.

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.