Nurse Practitioner, Module 4 - Kidz First Ambulatory

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Health NZ Counties Manukau invites applications for a Nurse Practitioner to join the Paediatric Ambulatory Service at Kidz First, Manukau Health Park. You will lead advanced clinical care for children with complex neurodevelopmental needs, working autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on equity and high-quality care for tamariki, with strong whanau engagement, collaboration with primary and secondary services, and ongoing service development.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Nurse Practitioner with APC and 5+ years in paediatrics and neurodevelopmental care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management for children with chronic neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Lead care coordination across primary, community, and secondary services.
• Deliver Nurse Practitioner–led clinics and innovative models of care.
• Engage with whaanau to ensure culturally responsive, family-centred care.
• Mentor and provide clinical leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Collaborate with NGOs, GPs, locality teams, education providers, Oranga Tamariki and other health and social services.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Paediatrics

Neurodevelopmental care

Advanced clinical assessment

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Education

Masters Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Nurse Practitioner Neuro- Developmental PaediatricsManukau Health Park, Full Time Permanent (1 FTE)Senior Nurse RoleMonday - Friday

Our Organisation:

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.

We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

About the role:

Make a lasting difference for tamariki with complex neurodevelopmental needs.Kidz First is seeking an exceptional Nurse Practitioner to join our Paediatric Ambulatory Service. This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to lead advanced clinical care for children and young people with complex chronic health and neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).This role is central to improving health outcomes and reducing inequities for tamariki and whaanau in Counties Manukau, one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in Aotearoa. You will work autonomously and collaboratively, providing expert clinical care, advanced nursing leadership, and strategic input to service development.As a Nurse Practitioner within our Paediatric Ambulatory Service, you will work both autonomously and collaboratively to provide accessible, high-quality, evidence-based care across the continuum of paediatric services. You will act as a clinical leader, resource, educator, and advocate for children with complex neurodevelopmental conditions and their whaanau.With a focus on improving health outcomes and reducing inequities, you will:

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management for children with chronic and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Lead care coordination across primary, community, and secondary services.
• Deliver Nurse Practitioner-led clinics and innovative models of care.
• Engage closely with whaanau, ensuring culturally responsive, family-centred care.
• Mentor and provide clinical leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with NGOs, GPs, locality teams, education providers, Oranga Tamariki, and other health and social services.

You will have a strong understanding of child development, paediatric pharmacology, neurodevelopmental assessment, and the wider determinants of health for children and families in Aotearoa.

About You:

• NZ Registered Nurse Practitioner with a current APC5+ years recent clinical experience in paediatrics and neurodevelopmental care
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision making skills
• Experience in multidisciplinary teaching, leadership and service development
• Masters Degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Full and clean NZ Drivers licence

Why Join Us?

You will be part of:

• A highly skilled, supportive paediatric team dedicated to improving outcomes for tamariki.
• A service committed to innovation, partnership, and equity.
• A diverse community where your work has meaningful impact every day.

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

Job Number: MHP202618066

Application Closes: 7 October 2026