Nurse Practitioner - Woman's Health

North Island - Wellington Hutt Valley; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Professional development

Advanced practice growth

Diverse patient population

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is recruiting a Mātanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner (NP) for Women’s Health or NP Candidacy, based in the Gynaecology and Women’s Health team at Hutt Valley. The role supports NP Registration and advances nursing practice within outpatient services.

The team is dedicated to equitable, patient-centred care with a focus on innovation, leadership, and professional growth, in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with advanced practice scope in NZ.
• Experience in women’s health/gynaecology preferred.
• Strong clinical decision-making and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care within Women’s Health and NP scope.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to improve patient experience and outcomes.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Women’s Health

Autonomous Practice

Clinical Leadership

Education

Master’s in Nursing

NP practicum

NCNZ registration

Clinical Masters prerequisites

Job description

Contract:Permanent, Fulltime 1.0 Rostered and Rotating

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Outpatient Service and Womens Health has an exciting opportunity for an innovative new Mātanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner (NP) position in Womens Health or a NP Candidacy in this for this area of practice and support to NP Registration. The advanced nursing role is based with and supported by the Gynaecology and Women's Health Team within the Surgical Services Hutt Valley.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Women's Health Service at Hutt Valley Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, equitable, and patient-centred care to women across the Hutt Valley region. Our multidisciplinary team includes Specialist Gynaecologists, Midwives, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, and administrative staff who work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive range of outpatient and specialist services.

The Gynaecology Outpatient Department supports women throughout various stages of their healthcare journey, including general gynaecology, menstrual disorders, colposcopy, pelvic health, and other specialist women's health conditions. We are focused on improving access to care, enhancing patient experience, and delivering evidence-based services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

As part of our team, you will work alongside experienced and supportive clinicians who value innovation, professional growth, and continuous service improvement. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, whakawhanaungatanga, and excellence, while striving to achieve equitable health outcomes for Māori, Pacific peoples, and all women accessing our services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team that is passionate about advancing women's health and expanding the role of advanced nursing practice within outpatient services.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing education.
• The chance to shape and grow advanced nursing practice within Women's Health.
• Access to a diverse and rewarding patient population.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.

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.
• Has extensive clinical experience in women's health, gynaecology, sexual and reproductive health, or a related specialty area.
• Demonstrates advanced assessment, clinical decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Has a strong commitment to patient-centred care and health equity.
• Enjoys working autonomously while contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Is passionate about service development and improving the patient experience.

Or if applying for Nurse Practitioner Candidacy opportunity.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) with recognised advanced practice within the RN scope, that has a passion for ongoing learning and the ability to adapt to work effectively with different learning experiences. You will need:

• An RN Annual Practising Certificate with no restrictions from the NCNZ
• At least three - four years relevant expertise clinical experience in Womens Health nursing and working at an advanced RN practice level aligning with Gynaecology area of practice.
• Expert or Senior level on the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP)
• A Clinical Masters or the prerequisites postgraduate courses (180 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 Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

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