Nurse Practitioner - Early Intervention Service

Marketplace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley in Wellington is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (or NP candidacy) for the Early Intervention Service. The role blends autonomous practice with MDT collaboration to support rangatahi aged 13–25 with first-episode psychosis, emphasising Māori and Pacific whānau-centred care.

The successful candidate will provide assessment, treatment planning, clinical education, and support through transitions to adult services, working within a

Qualifications

• Mātanga Tapuhi NP Annual Practising Certificate with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ).
• Clinical Nursing Masters including NP practicum course(s) (60 credits).
• Eligibility for NP registration or NP candidacy pathway.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, direct assessment and treatment planning for rangatahi (young people).
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and coordinate care with MDT.
• Deliver culturally appropriate and autonomous nursing care within Early Intervention Service.

Job description

# Nurse Practitioner - Early Intervention Service at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Location:** Wellington Region**Contract:** Permanent, Full Time (1 FTE)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.**About the Role**The Early Intervention Service has an exciting opportunity for an innovative MātangaTapuhi Nurse Practitioner (NP) position or a NP Candidacy to registration forthis area of practice.The MātangaTapuhi Nurse Practitioner (NP) Mental Health within the Early InterventionService is an autonomous practitioner who works independently andcollaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (MDT) and services that youngpeople (rangatahi) may have contact with. An important focus is workingcollaboratively to enhance culturally appropriate models of service deliverythat support optimal treatment provision for Māori and Pacific rangatahi. Thisincludes strengthening the transition processes to adult services for thistarget populations.Te rolerequires a flexible approach, to provide consultation, direct assessment andtreatment planning, as well as support through clinical advice andeducation. This advanced practice roleis integral to the provision and ongoing development of high-quality patientcare - that promotes optimal experience and equitable outcomes for patients andtheir whānau.**About theTeam/Service/ Location**The Early Intervention Service is aninnovative, creative multidisciplinary team which offers assessment andtreatment to young people (13 to 25 years) presenting to mental health serviceswith a first-time psychotic disorder - we work hard to minimise the impact ofthe disorder on young peoples' lives through offering a client centred,strengths based and collaborative support programme. The team are inspired bythe recovery'focused framework laid out in the book Recovery after a firstepisode of psychosis. We regularly evaluate our outcomes allowing us toconstantly adjust, improve and innovate the services we provide.We provide a sub-regional serviceacross the Greater Wellington Region (Wellington, Poriua, Kapiti and Hutt) as well as delivering consultation-liaisonand training to mental health services in the Central Region DHBs.**About you*** Clinical Nursing Masters including or additional NP required practicum course/s (60 credits).* Mātanga Tapuhi NP Annual Practising Certificate with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ).* If an international trained NP not registered as an NP with the NCNZ please include university transcript for your Masters courses with your application.* Comprehensive knowledge of NZ Health System understanding including equity issues, professional leadership and emerging issues for the nursing profession.* You will be able to skilfully provide a wide range of assessment and treatment interventions and be able to effectively order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests**Or if applying for Nurse PractitionerCandidacy opportunity**.We are looking for a recognised advanced practice nurse that has apassion for ongoing learning and the ability to adapt to work effectively withdifferent learning experiences. You will need:* Registered Nurse (RN) and a current practising certificate with no restrictions from the NCNZ* At least three - four years relevant expertise clinical experience in mental health nursing and working at an advanced RN practice level aligning with mental health area of practice.* Expert or Senior level on the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP)* A Clinical Masters or the prerequisites postgraduate courses (120 Credits) to meet the requirements to undertake the NP postgraduate practicum course/s enabling application on to the national Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPTSS).* Please include university transcript for your Masters courses with your application.**Working at HealthNew Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, 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 therole, please contact [e-mail]*We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley || Location: | Wellington Hospital || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 12-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 29-Nov-2026 || Reference: | MHN067-26 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.ccdhb.org.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.