Clinical Coach - Supported First Year of Practice

• Clinical Coach - Supported First Year of Practice, Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Part - Time, 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE)
• This is a unique opportunity to inspire and grow the next generation of nurses while making a lasting impact on patient care and the future of the profession.

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 Clinical Coach within the Supported First Year of Practice (SFYP) programme, you will play a key role in supporting and developing graduate nurses as they transition into clinical practice. Working alongside nurses in real - time clinical settings, you will provide hands - on coaching, guidance, and role modelling to build confidence, clinical judgement, and professional capability.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to shape the future nursing workforce - partnering with educators, preceptors, and clinical teams to deliver structured learning, support competence development, and ensure graduates feel supported, safe, and set up for success in their first year of practice.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Professional Development Unit is a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to growing and strengthening the nursing workforce. Based in Hawke’s Bay, the team works closely with clinical services, educators, and leaders across the organisation to deliver high - quality learning and development programmes.

For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

As a Clinical Coach, you will bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a valid Annual Practising Certificate

• Strong clinical experience with a passion for teaching, coaching, and supporting early 

  - career nurses

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence others
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and alongside educators and preceptors
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and supporting equitable 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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 6th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Barry Somerset. Barry.Somerset@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.