Nurse Educator - Tumanako Inpatient & He Maunu Pae Sub Acute Units at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full-time role based in Whangārei Hospitals Tumanako Inpatient Unit
• Make a lasting impact by developing and inspiring the next generation of mental health nursing professionals
• Grow your own career through professional development opportunities while enjoying the lifestyle Northland has to offer

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

As a Nurse Educator, you will provide leadership in clinical education and professional development across Tumanako Inpatient Unit and He Manu Pae Sub-Acute Unit. Working closely with nursing leadership, you will design, coordinate and deliver education programmes that support clinical excellence, workforce capability and positive patient outcomes.

The role focuses on developing nursing competence, supporting orientation and onboarding, mentoring staff, facilitating professional development, promoting evidence-based practice, and leading quality improvement initiatives. You will also work collaboratively across Mental Health and Addiction Services to strengthen workforce development and support nursing excellence.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Inpatient mental health services are delivered through Tumanako, a 29-bed inpatient unit at Whangārei Hospital and He Manu Pae, a six-bed subacute unit based in a community setting. These services provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery-focused care for people experiencing mental health challenges.

Our teams are committed to delivering safe, person-centre and culturally responsive care while supporting recovery, wellbeing and positive outcomes for tangata whaiora and their whānau.

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About you

We are seeking an experienced mental health nurse who is passionate about education, leadership and developing others to achieve their full potential. You will bring:

• Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current practising certificate

• PDRP at Designated Senior Nurse level (or equivalent)
• A postgraduate diploma or equivalent advanced nursing qualification
• A minimum of 3 years experience within mental health nursing
• Strong coaching, mentoring and relationship-building skills with experience supporting staff development and clinical learning
• Excellent communication, facilitation and organisational skills
• A commitment to quality improvement, evidence-based practice and patient-centred care

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 now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 15 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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