Nurse Educator

• Waikato Hospital, Hamilton
• Perioperative Nursing
• Permanent Position (0.6 FTE)

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.

Lead with purpose. Inspire clinical excellence. Shape the future of nursing.

The Opportunity

We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Are you a passionate nursing professional committed to lifelong learning and advancing clinical practice?
• Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your leadership directly influences workforce capability and patient outcomes and experience?
• If so, we invite you to join our Professional Development Unit (PDU) at Waikato Hospital as a Nurse Educator working within the perioperative service, with a particular focus on operating theatre nursing.

About the Role

In this role, you will support nurses across the Waikato District and develop collaborative partnerships within the Te Manawa Taki region, focusing on perioperative care education.

Grounded in evidence-based educational practice and clinical leadership, you will identify learning needs, design education initiatives, and evaluate outcomes to promote high-quality, safe, and culturally responsive care. You will work closely with nurse educators, clinical coaches, and other clinical leaders to plan and deliver education.

Based at Waikato Hospital, the role includes travel to rural hospitals within our districtoffering a valuable opportunity to contribute to perioperative education in diverse clinical settings.

What We Offer

• A supportive team environment that values collaboration and innovation
• Access to mentorship, professional supervision, and leadership development
• Involvement in regional and national nursing education initiatives
• A workplace that embraces te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, and supports your journey in cultural safety and responsiveness

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About You

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who brings both clinical expertise and a passion for education in perioperative care and operating theatre practice. You will have:

• A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a demonstrated commitment to improving health outcomes for Māori
• At least five years post-registration experience, with relevant operating theatre clinical experience
• Proven ability to facilitate and assess learning in clinical environments
• Expert or Proficient level on the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP), with a commitment to ongoing advancement
• A relevant adult teaching qualification (e.g., preceptorship, adult education)
• Postgraduate study in a relevant field
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse teams
• A current New Zealand drivers licence

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 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 27 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shona Barker CNM, , Jennine Stevenson CNM,

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