Nurse Practitioner

Permanent, full-time role based in Kaikohe in the Mid NorthThis is a role with real impact supporting early intervention, reducing barriers to treatment, and strengthening access to recovery pathwaysJoin us in delivering innovative, whānau-centred care and reducing methamphetamine harm across Te Tai TokerauHealth 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.We are committed to achieving health equity for Māori and improving outcomes for priority populations across Te Tai Tokerau.About the RoleWe are seeking a passionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our General Adult Community Mental Health & Addictions team in Kaikohe.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Reducing Demand for Methamphetamine (RDM) programme, supporting flexible, community-based care across hospital, primary care, outreach and whānau settings.This role focuses on advanced clinical assessment, prescribing, withdrawal management (detox), stabilisation, and integrated care coordination for tangata whai ora experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) harm, with a strong focus on methamphetamine-related presentations.

You will work across Te Ara Oranga, Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment, primary care, iwi providers, peer support services and wider community pathways to improve access, equity and recovery outcomes for whānau across the Mid North.As Nurse Practitioner, you will provide advanced clinical leadership and direct care across a range of settings including:Community and outreach environmentsRural and remote locationsHospital and A&M interfacesPartner provider sitesTelehealth and flexible delivery settingsYou will support:Withdrawal management and detox pathwaysPrescribing and stabilisationComplex AOD and mental health presentationsWhānau-centre treatment planningIntegrated care coordination across servicesWorkforce capability and clinical leadershipCulturally grounded and equity-focused care deliveryClick here to view the position description.About the Team/Service/LocationThis role is part of the General Adult Community Mental Health and Addictions team, based in Te Tai Tokerau Kaikohe, in the Mid North.

Our team delivers care to our rural and coastal communities. We are committed to the needs of whānau and hapu wellbeing to ensure both cultural and clinical excellence.For more information on living and working in Northland click hereAbout youWe are looking for someone who brings:Nurse Practitioner registration (preferred), or advanced prescribing pathway experienceStrong experience in mental health and/or addictionsAdvanced clinical assessment and decision-making skillsExperience in withdrawal management and AOD treatmentConfidence working across multidisciplinary and cross-sector teamsCommitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable outcomes for MāoriCulturally safe, whānau-centre and mana-enhancing practiceAbility to work flexibly across community and rural settingsExperience working within Te Tai Tokerau, Te Ara Oranga, or similar integrated service models would be highly valued.What we offerMeaningful work that directly improves whānau wellbeingStrong clinical leadership and multidisciplinary supportProfessional development and Nurse Practitioner network supportCultural supervision and reflective practiceOpportunities to shape innovative models of careThe chance to work alongside passionate teams making real system changeWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 25 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.