Nurse Practitioner Rural Health

• Nurse Practitioner, Hāwera Hospital
• Permanent position, full or part time hours available
• Play a pivotal role in rural health

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

Mātanga tapuhi nurse practitioners have advanced education, clinical training and the demonstrated competence and legal authority to practise beyond the level of a registered nurse. They use an annual work plan to manage workload:

· Work autonomously and in collaborative teams with other health professionals to promote health, prevent disease, and improve access and population health outcomes for a specific patient group or community.

· Manage episodes of care as the lead healthcare provider in partnership with health consumers and their families/whānau.

· Combine advanced nursing knowledge and skills with diagnostic reasoning and therapeutic knowledge to provide patient-centred healthcare services including the diagnosis and management of health consumers with common and complex health conditions.

· Provide a wide range of assessment and treatment interventions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests

· Prescribe within their scope of practice, knowledge and competence. They are authorised prescribers under the Medicines Act , having the authority to prescribe any medicines relevant to their areas of practice.

· Additionally, have education, leadership, quality and research components to their role, demonstrating complexity and breadth of advanced practice

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The South Taranaki Rural Health General Practice, located at Hāwera Hospital, is a modern service run by a team of senior skilled clinicians such as general practitioners, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, and rural/urgent care doctors. We aim to provide a welcoming, safe environment for all with a focus on equity and patient-centred care.

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

About you

To be successful, you will have:

• New Zealand Nursing Council registration as a Nurse Practitioner with prescribing endorsement and current practising certificate
• Previous experience in a rural setting working in an acute, complex and chronic condition management model
• The ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team

Why Taranaki?

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

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 19 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Zame, Interim Practice Manager South Taranaki Rural Health General Practice Lisa.Zame1@tdhb.org.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.