Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

As a Nurse Practitioner Intern, you will be working closely with the Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses on the ward and throughout the hospital providing safe, efficient and quality patient centred care. You will be working closely with Surgeons and Anaesthetist to provide treatment plans for their patients. You will be caring for patients from a wide range of surgical specialities including orthopaedic, urology, breast, gynaecology, general, ENT, plastics, bariatric, dental.

This internship is a structured pathway with a clinical master’s degree component, clinical supervision and assessment against the Nursing Council’s Nurse Practitioner competencies.  You must have met all of the criteria and be in a position to apply for the 2026 Nurse Practitioner Training Programme.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Hold a current APC with NZ Nursing Council is essential
• Able to meet the criteria for entry to the Nurse Practitioner Training program
• Completed suitable Master’s program accredited by the NCNZ and aligned with NPTP
• Have completed the prerequisite courses including health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology preferably B grade or above
• Have completed a minimum of three years equivalent full time (0.8 FTE or higher) within the last five years in relevant practice area.
• Prior knowledge, skills and experience, caring for a diverse range of patients
• Professional and a role model to others
• Demonstrate leadership and delegation skills
• Curious and eager to learn and teach others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and able to build strong rapport with team members.
• Calm and confident
• Organised, methodical and precise, yet flexible
• Resilient
• A team player who interacts well with others.

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you

• Competitive remuneration package
• Subsidised health insurance
• Planned Christmas and New Year breaks
• Free on-site parking
• Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP
• Relocation support consideration
• Free light meals including morning and afternoon tea
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee discounts from a range of businesses
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Professional and leadership development training opportunities

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

As Tauranga’s only private hospital, we offer 48 beds, nine operating theatres, and a dedicated endoscopy suite. The Hospital is undergoing a significant expansion to better meet the growing demand for private elective surgeries.  With modern facilities, high usage rates, a quality service, supportive management and a fun team, this is a dynamic environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.

Grace Hospital is an accredited employer with Immigration New Zealand.  This means we can consider overseas applicants who have the appropriate New Zealand registrations for vacancies.  If considering applying for this role, please ensure you are fully aware of the New Zealand immigration requirements and regulations.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Click APPLY, or for more information contact Hannah: phone - 07 577 5270 ext 5001.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Grace Hospital is committed to upholding the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

He aha te mea nui ō te ao
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata

What is the most important thing in the world?
It is people, it is people, it is people.