Nurse Practitioner For Health of Older People

# Nurse Practitioner For Health of Older People at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley, Lower Hutt## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Location:** HuttValley Community**Contract :** Permanent,Part Time (0.9FTE) 36 hours per weekHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.**About the role**We have an exciting opportunity for aninnovative Mātanga Tapuhi Nurse Practitioner (NP) Health of Older People with apassion for Community based practice.Thiscross-sector role based atHutt Hospital improves access to comprehensive gerontology assessment (CGA) and coordinated interventions to support older adults to live safelyin their own homes. To improve equity, the Mātanga Tapuhi NP will work with Māori and Pacific people aged 55 + years whopresent to the Community ORA team withdiagnoses usually associated with older people that impact their function andsocial well-being.One of the keyobjectives of our wider service is to support older adults to live safely intheir own homes as long as possible. The NP role will contribute to thisservice objective by providing atimely, flexible and collaborative service with links to primary care and ourcommunity based agency partners.The NP will assist with identifying acute or emergent issuesand offering treatment guidance and care to prevent further deterioration orloss of function. We are looking for an autonomous practitioner but you willnot be working in isolation as the role is embedded with the Community OlderAdults, Rehab and Allied health team whilst working closely with ourGeriatricians and Frailty Registrar.The district is alsoconsidering a range of approaches designed to prevent avoidable EDpresentations and support hospital flow. So you may be involved in Residential Transitional care or otherevolving initiatives.**About our team**Te Herenga Tangata is our Community Older Adults, Rehabilitationand Allied Health service. We are alarge, friendly, interdisciplinary team offering you access toPhysiotherapists, along with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Nurses,Speech Language therapists, and Dietitians colleagues. Across the broaderCommunity Older Peoples service there are other NPs and Senior Nurses. You will also have supportfrom the Nurse Director and linkage with the Nurse Consultant AdvancedPractice. Given that we are now part ofa single District with Capital Coast you will also be linking with NPs workingwithin the CC Community ORA teams.We are continuing tobuild relationships with Primary Health and a broad range of government and communityproviders. This collaboration is already making it easier for our staff toprovide timelier, effective and equity focused health services. You will be involved in the ongoing evolutionof these collaborative partnerships as we develop our practice to respond tothe diversity of the Hutt Valley.**About you**We wish to see applications from people who are passionate about thehealth of our Older Adults population and committed to models of practice thatwill support the wider health system. You must be open to innovation andcollaboration.The person in this role will:* Be registered as a nurse practitioner with the nursing council.* Have some experience of community (preferred) or acute health of the older person.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff in a multidisciplinary team.* A strong patient care focus and able to deliver high quality of care for patients and whānau in their homes.* A passion for ongoing learning, professional development and the ability to share, support and develop others.**Working at HealthNew Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.**How to apply**To apply please click '**apply now**.'All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. Ifyou have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]***Please note we will be reviewingapplications when received and will progress through the recruitment process***## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley || Location: | Lower Hutt || Position type: | Permanent Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 12-Jun-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 23-Jul-2026 || Reference: | NM143-26 | #J-18808-Ljbffr