Nurse Practitioner - Orthopaedics

Location : Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract : Permanent full time.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Orthopaedic Service has an exciting opportunity for an innovative new Matanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner (NP) position or a NP Candidacy to support registration for this area of practice.

This advanced nursing role works independently and collaboratively with the Orthopaedic Service the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the Te Pae Tiaki | the Emergency Department (ED) at Wellington Regional Hospital (WRH).

Consultation may include other inpatient MDT teams and primary care.

The Matanga Tapuhi NP role is integral to providing an individual and population-based approach to improve timeliness to specialist orthopaedic assessment and decision making, improving experience and outcomes for patients and whanau.

An important focus for this role is contributing to improved patient flow through ED and care delivery within the orthopaedic acute patient population.

This role will improve effectiveness of care delivery through collaboration and teamwork.

The role importantly contributes to shortened ED stays and improved patient care, including management and experience.

The salary range for this role Senior Nursing Grade 6 as Nurse Practitioner (NP) with registration as NP as per PSA-Mental-Health-Public-Nursing Collective Agreement 2023-2024 or Grade 3 if appointed to NP Candidate role in a NP Candidacy.

About the Team

The Orthopaedic service provides for the management of major injuries and fractures at Wellington Hospital and treatment of injuries, congenital, infective, degenerative and malignant disorders of the musculoskeletal system at Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals.

A regional tertiary service is provided for patients with complex major trauma, revision joint replacement, spinal disorders, scoliosis, paediatric and hand surgery.

Services are provided on an outpatient, day case and inpatient basis.

Very small numbers are treated in the community.

Orthopaedic patients for secondary care come mainly from the Wellington region, Kapiti Coast and the Wairarapa.

About you

We are looking for a recognised advanced practice nurse that has a passion for ongoing learning and development with the ability to share, support and develop the practice of others.

The successful applicant will have a proven advanced orthopaedic nursing expertise.

You will also be highly organised with exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills and able to demonstrate a high degree of self-awareness and reflection.

Additional knowledge, attributes and experience ideal for this position include :

• Experience in orthopaedics or related practice area (emergency, trauma, theatre) minimum 3-4 years
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NZ health system, the District environment, systems and processes
• Knowledge of the trends and emerging issues for the nursing profession
• Has experience in leadership, coaching and mentoring approaches
• Experience and credibility within the healthcare team as a professional role model
• Proficiency in advanced nursing procedures and to practice extension
• Exceptional attention to detail and time management
• Is a strong team player that has excellent communication and works collaboratively with otherYou will need Matanga Tapuhi NP registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) or if an internationally trained NP then the education equivalence to gain this registration.

Or if applying for Nurse Practitioner Candidacy opportunity.

We are looking for a recognised advanced practice nurse that has a passion for ongoing learning and the ability to adapt to work effectively with different learning experiences.

You will need :

Professional and clinical support for NP Candidates that includes peer support, professional supervision, clinical supervision and practice development opportunities.

Note : If appointed to the role and a current employee at Capital Coast and Hutt Valley Health NZ - the Candidacy period will be a secondment.

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Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

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We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

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All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 20th October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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