Nurse Educator - New Graduate Nurses
- Permanent – 0.5 FTE (40 hours per fortnight)
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods
- Supportive team and ongoing professional development opportunities
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
We welcome applications from registered nurses with significant experience across acute hospital settings, a background in nursing education, and a passion for supporting nurses’ practice development.
As Nurse Educator, you will lead and facilitate the practice development programme for new graduate registered and enrolled nurses at both Tauranga and Whakatane hospitals in collaboration with the Nurse Coordinator and RN Coach.
This role offers the opportunity to apply your knowledge of education principles and evidence-based nursing practice to deliver the Supported First Year of Practice (SFYP) Programme and contemporary nursing education.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Nurse Educators are part of the practice development team, and have access to other experienced colleagues within the Workforce Development and Learning Service
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About you
As a Nurse Educator you will be a registered nurse who has achieved a minimum of Proficient PDRP level and has worked in hospital based nursing environments for greater than 5 years of clinical experience.
- Minimum of Proficient level PDRP
- Postgraduate Diploma or currently enrolled on the pathway
- Experience may include Educator/adult teaching role, Preceptorship, RN Coach
- Able to travel by car as required between Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals.
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 for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal before 11:59pm on Monday 24 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, reference vacancy TAU02937 and contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
