Nurse Practitioner - Paediatrics

New Zealand Government; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Tauranga is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced paediatric care across primary, secondary, tertiary and community settings.

You will lead nurse-led clinics, provide expert assessment and prescribing within your scope, and mentor teams to improve access and outcomes for tamariki and whānau. A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Practitioner with current NZ registration.
• Prescribing qualification within scope of practice.
• Significant paediatric nursing experience and advanced clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and ongoing management of paediatric patients within scope.
• Lead nurse-led clinics and innovative models of care to improve access and outcomes.
• Collaborate with primary care, Hauora Māori services, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Pediatrics

Autonomous practice

Leadership

Communication

Education

Nursing Council NZ Registration

Approved Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Based at Tauranga Hospital

Permanent Full-time position

Work where others love to holiday - enjoy the beaches, bustling cafes, and vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga 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

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will bring advanced clinical expertise and leadership to support the delivery of high-quality paediatric services. Working across primary, secondary, tertiary and community settings, you will partner with patients, whānau, clinicians, and community providers to provide flexible, responsive, and culturally safe care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and ongoing management of paediatric patients within your scope of practice.
• Leading nurse-led clinics and innovative models of care that improve access and health outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with primary care providers, Hauora Māori services, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting health promotion, disease management, and patient and whānau education.
• Providing clinical leadership, mentoring, teaching and supervision to nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and research activities.
• Supporting culturally safe practice and upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of care.

About you

You will be a confident and compassionate clinician with a commitment to clinical excellence, service innovation, and health equity.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Nurse Practitioner.
• An approved prescribing qualification with prescribing authority within your scope of practice.
• Significant clinical experience in paediatric nursing and advanced clinical practice.
• Proven ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, teaching and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for improving outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau.
• A demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, cultural safety, and achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori.

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.