Nurse Practitioner Intern - Child Health Service

Nurse Practitioner Intern - Child Health Centre, Whangārei Hospital

• Permanent part-time position (0.8 FTE, 32 hours per week)
• Monday to Friday roster
• Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for tamariki and whānau across Te Tai Tokerau

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

Shape the future of Child Health in Te Tai Tokerau, join our dedicated Child Health team as a Nurse Practitioner Intern, working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist for 2 years whilst undertaking the NP Intern pathway. 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Nurse to join our Child Health Centre team at Whangārei Hospital. Working both autonomously and collaboratively, you will provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management for tamariki, helping to improve health outcomes and reduce inequities across Northland while undertaking the requirements to complete the Nurse Practictioner pathway.

Alongside delivering expert clinical care, you will provide leadership, mentorship and support to develop nursing practice and strengthen a positive, highly skilled workforce.

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About the Team

The Child Health Centre provides specialist paediatric outpatient services for children and young people across Northland. Our service includes paediatrician-led, nurse-led and allied health clinics, working together to deliver whānau-centred care.

We are committed to reducing health inequities for Māori and improving the health and wellbeing of tamariki throughout our region. You'll join a welcoming team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.

   

• Willingness to complete the Nurse Practitioner pathway in 2 years while working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. 
• A commitment to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Strong research, critical appraisal, data analysis and clinical audit skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine passion for working with tamariki and their whānau.
• An interest or experience in allergy management is desirable.

For further information about this role, please contact pamela.marino@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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 4th November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks on NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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