Senior Nurse Educator: General Surgery & Trauma

North Island - Auckland Central Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland is seeking a highly motivated senior Registered Nurse for the Nurse Educator role in General Surgery & Trauma. This permanent full‑time position (1.0 FTE) offers an opportunity to shape learning and development across busy services and advance clinical education.

You will work with General Surgical and Trauma teams to assess learning needs, deliver targeted education, and foster a positive work environment that reflects Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity

Qualifications

• Registration with NCNZ is required.
• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty nursing practice is required.
• Masters degree progress is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Have opportunity to develop organisational skills and apply clinical practice in education.
• Collaborate within General Surgical & Trauma teams to assess and deliver learning needs.
• Foster a positive work environment aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity goals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Commitment to biculturalism

Equitable outcomes for Māori

Competence to practice (RN scope)

Quality improvement knowledge

Learning and development

Feedback and appraisal

Communication skills

Education

Registration with Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ)

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty nursing practice

Masters degree progress in nursing or health-related area

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland is seeking a highly motivated senior Registered Nurse for the Nurse Educator role in General Surgery & Trauma. This permanent full‑time position (1.0 FTE) offers an opportunity to shape learning and development across busy services and advance clinical education.

You will work with General Surgical and Trauma teams to assess learning needs, deliver targeted education, and foster a positive work environment that reflects Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity