Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner – General Practice
Full-time | Primary Care | Kaupapa Maori Health
Are you a Nurse Practitioner who wants to work at the top of your scope, build meaningful relationships with whanau, and make a genuine difference in community health?
Whaiora is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our general medical practice for a full-time, Permanent contract. This is a primary care role (not hospital-based) offering autonomy, continuity of care, and the opportunity to contribute to equity-focused, whanau-centred health outcomes.
ABOUT WHAIORA
Whaiora is a kaupapa Maori health provider committed to improving hauora for whanau through accessible, integrated, and culturally grounded services. Guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Maori models of health, we work alongside whanau, hapu, and iwi to deliver care that makes a real difference.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working within a general medical practice / primary care setting, you will provide advanced clinical care to enrolled patients and whanau across the lifespan. The role focuses on continuity of care, long-term condition management, preventative health, and early intervention.
You will practise autonomously within your Nurse Practitioner scope while working closely with GPs, nurses, kaiawhina, and wider community services.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING- Providing advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing in primary care
- Managing acute presentations and long-term conditions
- Delivering preventative care, screening, immunisations, and health promotion
- Supporting whanau-centred, culturally safe care grounded in kaupapa Maori values
- Contributing to improved access, equity, and population health outcomes
- Working collaboratively within a general practice team and wider health system
- Endorsed Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
- Current APC and prescriber status
- Experience in primary care, general practice, or community settings
- Strong clinical judgement, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to health equity and whanau-centred care
- Experience in Maori health is welcomed but not essential
- A primary care role where you can practise at the top of your scope
- No hospital shifts or inpatient work
- A values-driven organisation committed to equity and whanau wellbeing
- Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact over a defined 12-month period
Please note: This role requires safety checking through the Police Vetting System under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.
HOW TO APPLYTo view the job description and If apply, visit http://www.whaiora.nz/vacancies and follow the application process
Applications close Sunday 1st March 2026