Nurse Practitioner

Location: Taupō and Waitahanui (Mobile Health Clinic) Service Area: Mobile Clinics operating in Turangi, Taupō, and Waitahanui Reports To: Clinical Director / Practice Manager Employment Type: Part-time 0.4FTE Start Date: Negotiable

Position Overview

Whiria Te Tangata o Taupo Moana is a Nurse Practitioner lead clinic established in 2023, offering free health care to whanau in the Tuwharetoa rohe. We are a mobile clinic, based in Turangi, Taupo and Waitahanui. Currently, we have one Nurse Practitioner who works across Turangi, Taupo and Waitahanui and one GP working part-time in Turangi.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic, Nurse Practitioner-led Mobile Health Clinic team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive primary health care services with a strong focus on equity, accessibility, and continuity of care. This role primarily covers the Taupō and Waitahanui locations, supporting whānau with high-quality, culturally safe, and holistic healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full scope, autonomous Nurse Practitioner services in alignment with professional competencies and scopes of practice.
• Perform advanced assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning, including prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic tests.
• Provide person- and whānau-centred care with a strong focus on health promotion, chronic disease management, and preventative care.
• Collaborate with the wider mobile health team, including other Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, MCA's and Rongoa Practitioners.
• Use electronic patient management systems effectively to document care and contribute to data reporting.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service development tailored to the needs of the local population.
• Engage respectfully with Māori and other communities, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi in daily practice.

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Proven experience working in General Practice / Primary Health Care.
• Strong clinical assessment, prescribing, and care planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based, community-focused model.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel within the Taupō and Waitahanui areas as part of a mobile clinic team.

Preferred:

• Experience working in mobile health or outreach services.
• Understanding of Māori health models and experience working with Māori communities.
• Familiarity with Indici or similar electronic patient management systems.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, community-led mobile health initiative.
• Supportive, Nurse Practitioner-led clinical environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working conditions and the ability to make a tangible difference in under-served communities.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this role to [email protected].

For enquiries about the role, contact us 0800whiria or email [email protected].