Job Description
Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Nurse Educator role
Nursing Collectives; Senior Designated Nurse Scale – Grade 1
Permanent, Full-time role
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations, from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.
About the Role
Based in Waikato, the Nurse Educator is an essential part of the Waikato Taupo Senior Nursing team. This permanent role supports continuing professional development and the delivery of evidence- based nursing practice across Public Health Nursing services.
Nurse Educators are responsible for designing, implementing, evaluating and revising continuing education programmes. They are critical in assuring quality educational experiences that prepare the nursing workforce for a diverse, ever-changing health care environment. They are the leaders who document the outcomes of educational programmes and guide students and nursing staff through the learning process.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
This role can be based at any of our sites – Taupo, Tokoroa, Te Kuiti, or Taumarunui Hospitals.
About you
You are a professional leader and role model, with proven ability to inspire, motivate and develop others. You'll be able to work collaboratively across the sector and organisational boundaries to influence the nursing contribution to better outcomes for our whānau and communities. In this role you will be able work with senior nurses to assess education and workforce needs and identify strategies to implement and evaluate identified education programmes. You'll be able to support the learning need of Public Health Nurses working across the system, for example, Pacific and Māori Nursing Groups. You will be an experienced Senior Registered Nurse with proven expert nursing knowledge and skills to provide support to lead a team.
Registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate
A relevant post-graduate qualification (or working towards completion in agreed timeframes)
3+ years working either within the clinical area or relevant nursing role
An excellent communicator, with proven effective leadership experience, skills and expertise with a high level of interpersonal skills
A current PDRP of Senior or Expert Level or working towards within agreed timeframes
Experience and credibility with the health care team as a professional resource in speciality/practice area
Demonstrated ability to articulate evidence-based nursing practice to a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated knowledge of: Current issues for nursing and health in NZ and international context / Current nursing professional standards and codes / Principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and biculturalism
A current full driver's license (without restrictions)
Emotional intelligence and ability to work in complex and stressful environments, with a wide range of diverse stakeholders
Proficient computer literacy including Microsoft packages
Be a champion for, and promote the profession of nursing, including PDRP / Huarahi Whakatu / QLP
Working for 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 Thursday, 21 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at maria.bennett1@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
Nursing Collectives; Senior Designated Nurse Scale – Grade 1
Permanent, Full-time role
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations, from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.
About the Role
Based in Waikato, the Nurse Educator is an essential part of the Waikato Taupo Senior Nursing team. This permanent role supports continuing professional development and the delivery of evidence- based nursing practice across Public Health Nursing services.
Nurse Educators are responsible for designing, implementing, evaluating and revising continuing education programmes. They are critical in assuring quality educational experiences that prepare the nursing workforce for a diverse, ever-changing health care environment. They are the leaders who document the outcomes of educational programmes and guide students and nursing staff through the learning process.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
This role can be based at any of our sites – Taupo, Tokoroa, Te Kuiti, or Taumarunui Hospitals.
About you
You are a professional leader and role model, with proven ability to inspire, motivate and develop others. You'll be able to work collaboratively across the sector and organisational boundaries to influence the nursing contribution to better outcomes for our whānau and communities. In this role you will be able work with senior nurses to assess education and workforce needs and identify strategies to implement and evaluate identified education programmes. You'll be able to support the learning need of Public Health Nurses working across the system, for example, Pacific and Māori Nursing Groups. You will be an experienced Senior Registered Nurse with proven expert nursing knowledge and skills to provide support to lead a team.
Registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate
A relevant post-graduate qualification (or working towards completion in agreed timeframes)
3+ years working either within the clinical area or relevant nursing role
An excellent communicator, with proven effective leadership experience, skills and expertise with a high level of interpersonal skills
A current PDRP of Senior or Expert Level or working towards within agreed timeframes
Experience and credibility with the health care team as a professional resource in speciality/practice area
Demonstrated ability to articulate evidence-based nursing practice to a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated knowledge of: Current issues for nursing and health in NZ and international context / Current nursing professional standards and codes / Principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and biculturalism
A current full driver's license (without restrictions)
Emotional intelligence and ability to work in complex and stressful environments, with a wide range of diverse stakeholders
Proficient computer literacy including Microsoft packages
Be a champion for, and promote the profession of nursing, including PDRP / Huarahi Whakatu / QLP
Working for 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 Thursday, 21 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at maria.bennett1@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Nurse Educator - Public Health Nursing - Waikato position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Waitoa offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.
