Nurse Educator - Health in Ageing

• Permanent part-time vacancy 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)
• 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 who have significant experience in medical and older persons nursing. You will have a background in nursing education, and a passion for supporting the practice development of nurses.

In this role, you will work in partnership to facilitate the practice development programme for registered and enrolled nurses within the department and contribute to wider organisational learning.

This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your knowledge of education strategies and evidence-based nursing practice to deliver contemporary training and education.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Te Poutama Arawhiti Health in Ageing cares for complex and rehabilitating patients, including the Acute Stroke Unit. While the practice development of this team is the main focus of the role, nurse educators are part of the wider 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 a relevant nursing specialty 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 District Hospitals.

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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 careers portal before 11:59pm on 16 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please 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.