Nurse Practitioner Consultant

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is the largest service in Aotearoa supporting the health and wellbeing of tamariki under-five and their whānau.

We have an important role to play in supporting wellness in our communities, we are now entering into an exciting new phase where a Nurse Practitioner Consultant to help shape the future of advanced nursing practice within Whānau Āwhina Plunket to support existing pilots and review and enhance our existing services such as our Well Child checks and 24/7 telehealthcare via PlunketLine

This is a 0.6FTE position, fixed term until 30 June 2026.

This role can be based anywhere in Aotearoa, but given our spread across the motu, there will be a requirement to travel occasionally.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Reporting to our Chief Nurse, you will combine your advanced clinical skills clinical and strategic thinking to deliver equitable, whānau centric outcomes for tamariki and their whānau.

As a Nurse practitioner, you are likely looking for purposeful work, autonomy, and the chance to make positive change — and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. You’ll join a team eager to build and advance our care and career pathways.

In this role, you’ll:

• Deliver hands on mentoring and clinical leadership across two existing pilots: Registered Nurse Prescribing in Community Health (RNPCH) programme and national immunisation service
• Develop and embed advanced practice nursing roles into our organisation.
• Provide governance steering, strategic advice and thought leadership on advanced practice policy

He kōrero mōu | About you

You’ll be an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a passion for child and whānau wellbeing, and a ability to influence system and structural change and the confidence to navigate complex clinical governance environments and established organisations.

To be successful, you will:

• Have the right to work in Aotearoa
• hold a current NZ Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate with Nurse Practitioner endorsement
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing nurses pursuing advanced practice roles
• Strong understanding of te ao Māori and tikanga, and a deep commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and have considerations about equity
• Highly developed communication and relationship skills to engage effectively with clinicians, educators, and sector partners

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Along with meaningful mahi with impact — supporting tamariki and whānau while helping shape the future of advanced nursing practice in Aotearoa. We’re a tangata tiriti organisation that genuinely values cultural safety, flexibility, and professional growth.

In line with our values, we care for our people through an array of staff benefits, including:

• Flexible working options that support your work–life balance and whānau commitments
• Two Wellbeing Days to proactively care for yourself using your sick leave
• Retail discounts including Fitness Passport, health insurance, wills, holiday homes and discounted childcare at Best Start.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (including rongoā Māori, counselling, and financial advice)
• Funded professional development opportunities

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

For further information, please contact HR@plunket.org.nz
Applications must be made online and close on 17 November 2025.

Please note, we will consider applications as they are received and may close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate.

He huanui oranga mō ngā mokopuna whakatipuranga roto i ngā hapori heke iho, heke iho
Setting the path of wellness in our communities for the early years, for generations to come.

Fixed Term Part Time

Job no: 2025-22132

Location: Te Tai Tokerau - Northland, West Auckland, Auckland City , Counties Manukau , Waikato, Lakes, Taranaki, Bay of Plenty, Te Tai Rāwhiti, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington-Wairarapa, Nelson-Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Mid-South Canterbury, Otago, Southland, Auckland Region, Ashburton, Fairlie, Geraldine, Omarama, Pleasant Point, Temuka, Timaru, Twizel, Waimate, Amberley, Banks Peninsula, Cheviot, Christchurch, Culverden, Hawarden, Kaikoura, Leeston, Lincoln Districts, Malvern, Rangiora, Rolleston, Southbridge, Waiau, Whāngarei, Far North, Kaipara - Lower Northland, Gisborne, Wairoa, Hauraki, Thames-Coromandel, Hamilton, South Waikato, South Taranaki, Stratford, New Plymouth, Western Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Eastern Bay of Plenty, Horowhenua, Manawatū, Ruapehu, Whanganui, East Auckland, Auckland - North Shore, Hybrid working, Cambridge, Te Awamutu

Closing Date: Monday, 17 November 2025