Nurse Practitioner-NP Candidate, ED

# Nurse Practitioner-NP Candidate, ED at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Location: Palmerston North Hospital,****Temporary and Casual Opportunities, Various FTE**Join Our Team as a Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner Candidate – Emergency Department (Matanga Tapuhi)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.**Make a Real Impact in Emergency Care**Are you a dynamic, experienced Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner Candidate ready to lead and innovate in a fast-paced Emergency Department? Te Whatu Ora – MidCentral is seeking passionate Matanga Tapuhi to join our dedicated ED team. This is your opportunity to provide advanced clinical care, lead service development, and contribute to equitable health outcomes for our diverse community.**What You'll Do*** Deliver advanced emergency care to adults and children* Make complex clinical decisions and diagnoses* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, effective care* Mentor and support nursing staff* Lead quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits* Promote health literacy and culturally responsive care* Uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of practice**What You Bring*** Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing Council of New Zealand* Proven experience in emergency or acute care settings* Strong leadership, mentoring, and clinical governance skills* Commitment to continuous professional development and equity in healthcare* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities**Why Join Us?*** Be part of a supportive, collaborative team environment* Access to professional development and leadership opportunities* Contribute to meaningful service development and innovation* Work in a smoke-free, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace* Help shape the future of emergency care at MidCentral*Be Courageous. Be Compassionate. Be Part of Something Bigger.**Join Te Whatu Ora – MidCentral and make a difference every day.***Benefits*** An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged* A professional and supportive culture and team setting* Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options* Tailored wellness programmes**About the Team/Service**Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.**About the Location****Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.** It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here**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 **the advertised date.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: [email protected])*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral || Location: | Manawatu / Whanganui || Position type: | Contract/Temp Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 03-Jul-2026 || Salary range: | $136,815 - $162,802 || Closing date: | 12-Jul-2026 || Reference: | 1843120 || Attachment: | NP-NPC Emergency Department JT776 1843120.pdf (PDF, 327KB) Job Description || File links: | || Website: | http://www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz | #J-18808-Ljbffr