Registered Nurse Clinical Coach - Mental Health and Addictions Service

• Waikato Hospital and Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora, 135C Silverdale Road, Hillcrest, Hamilton
• Fixed term until 30 April 2027 – full time 80 hours per fortnight
• Is walking alongside early career nurses and supporting them to develop their practice your idea of a great way to make a difference? 
• Is the challenge of leading the way to introduce a new role fit with your career aspirations?

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

This pilot role is to support nurses in their second year of practice alongside an allied health coach that will be supporting occupational therapists and social workers in their second year of practice ie: a Tuakana- Teina model of practice support. It will be co-led by the Nurse Director and Allied Health Director. The coach would focus on 22 nurses who are now in their second year of practice.

The hours will be Monday to Friday mainly during the day but may include afternoon shifts to provide coaching to the identified nurses.

You will primarily work in the clinical setting and would have a base close to the Nurse Director.

You will be expected to support nurses to develop culturally responsive practices and embed Waiora which includes the following principle and values:

MAATAAPONO | Overarching principles

• Tino rangatiratanga defines the parameters and functions of Waiora.
• As kaitiaki we are collectively accountable and responsible for Waiora.

NGAA UARA | Values

Ngaa uara are intertwined and exist in an interconnected matrix and should not be viewed in isolation.

• Manaakitanga | Maaku anoo e hanga i tooku nei whare
• Kotahitanga | Teeraa anoo ooku nei hoa kei ngaa toopito o te ao
• Whanaungatanga | Me whakapakari ki te hua o te kawariki
• Aahurutanga | Mahue mai ki au
• Mana motuhake | Ko te Atua tooku piringa, ka puta ka ora

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About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

• Have a passion for helping to build and enhance the confidence and competency of nurses.
• Have clinical expertise in mental health, addiction conditions.
• Actively contribute to creating positive learning cultures.
• Have the ability to develop a nurses reflective practice skills and critical decision making skills.
• Have an opportunity to use or refine your skills in measuring practice growth change as well as providing coaching, group supervision and education sessions.
• Have skills in identifying learning needs and developing professional development plan.
• Have a thorough understanding about the standards of practice for RNs and Mental Health Nursing Practice standards.
• Build and sustain effective relationships with line managers of teams where the early career nurses are practicing.
• hold a current New Zealand nursing registration and practising certificate with scope to work in mental health.
• Be able to complete the Safe Practice Effective Communication (SPEC) course.

Preceptors and trained supervisors are encouraged to apply.

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 15 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Suzette Poole,Nursing Director Mental Health and Addiction Service, Suzette.Poole@waikatodhb.health.nz

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