Diabetes Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology/Diabetic Services

Diabetes Nurse Practitioner

Salary Band – $140,000 - $166,000 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver

• Lakes Hospital
• Permanent Part-time
• 0.6 FTE

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and it's committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

• We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our Diabetes service as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Ideally the role will be based at Lakes Hospital, but we are open to considering other locations within the district with regular travel between sites required to support the wider service.
• This role has been developed to support people living with diabetes, including complex, gestational, and paediatric diabetes.
• Join a dynamic small nursing team, and broader clinical team who are committed to improving the care of patients living with diabetes.  
• Facets of this role include direct patient assessment, clinical consultations, formal and informal teaching, participating in quality programs and leadership.
• Provide specialist nursing care and expertise both in direct care delivery and supporting other staff in the management of patients living with diabetes/consumer groups/area of practice.
• Collaborate across the organisation within the specialty acting in the roles of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager
• An ongoing commitment to maintaining an expert knowledge base, complex decision-making skills and clinical competencies to prepare for extended practice within a speciality area of practice/population group. 

About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

• A minimum of three years 0.8FTE practice as a diabetes nurse educator
• Strong team focus who is able to work autonomously and has a visionary outlook.
• Flexibility is an important component of the role, alongside the ability to self-monitor and maintain therapeutic boundaries.
• Strong assessment, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes
• A current New Zealand Drivers Licence
• A current New Zealand Registered Nurse Practitioner and current annual practising certificate

Salary range

As per Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and New Zealand Nurses Organisation Nursing and Midwifery Collective Agreement.

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 12 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact  so.recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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