Lead ED nursing education programs for Wairarapa nurses

Nurse Educator - Emergency Care

Location: Wairarapa Hospital

Service Development Practice Unit

Contract: Permanent Part time

We will consider the opportunity for a job share arrangement for this position.

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

The primary purpose of the role is to increase knowledge, innovation and expertise across the nursing workforce of Te Whatu Ora - Wairarapa through high quality education and training support. While focused on providing support to nursing staff within the Emergency Department and HDU, the role functions as a member of the Practice Development Unit team collaboratively contributing to ensuring evidence-based best practice.

This is a permanent part-time position working 64 hours per fortnight (0.8FTE) Monday to Friday, actual hours days by mutual agreement.

We will consider the opportunity for a job share arrangement for this position.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Practice Development Unit is located within the grounds of Wairarapa Hospital and provides education and training support for the nursing staff of Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa along with partner health providers.

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About you

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with proven professional leadership skills and a focus on the importance of a culture of continuous improvement and life-long learning. You are also passionate about the profession of nursing and high-quality nursing care improving health outcomes.

  • Registration with Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa - Nursing Council of New Zealand
  • A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and scope appropriate to area of work
  • Expert advanced nursing practice with a minimum of five years post-registration nursing experience

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 27 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vicki.hookham@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz

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

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