Registered Nurse Intern - Diabetes

• Registered Nurse Intern 26 Clarence Street Hamilton
• Permanent postion, 1.0 FTE, 80 hours per fortnight
• This is a rare and exciting opportunity to progress your nursing career and improve your diabetes knowledge
• Make a difference to improve the Health outcomes and equity in the rural community

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

This full time position is designed to develop the registered nurse knowledge and skills in diabetes education and clinical management to an expert level. The internship consists of three nine month rotations across the major sub-specialty areas of the Diabetes Service and includes clinical supervision with a Clinical Nurse Specialist, support for post graduate study, professional supervision and preparation for prescribing.

At the completion of the Internship programme you will be prepared both academically and clinically to:

• Challenge Expert Level PDRP
• Apply for accreditation as Diabetes Nurse Specialist
• Meet the requirements for prescribing within the scope of diabetes care as set out by NZ Nursing Council
• Apply for a senior nursing position within a diabetes speciality area of practice

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About the Service

Te Whatu Ora Waikato Regional Diabetes Service provides secondary level care to those within the Waikato Region. This expands as far as Coromandel, Taumarunui, Te Kauwhata and the Raglan coast. We have a large multi-disciplinary team and promote a positive approach to teamwork. We are committed to and support the learning and development of our staff to give the best possible care to our patients.

About you

• Current New Zealand Practicing certificate
• Minimum of three years post graduate experience
• Experience working with people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• Ability to apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi to improve health outcomes and equity for Māori.
• Full drivers licence

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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 2 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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