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Posted 06 August, 2026

Simulation Nurse Educator

New Zealand Government
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 91795cd7895a7545

Job Description

Simulation Nurse Educator, Starship Child Health Permanent, part-time (0.4FTE) position Make a significant contribution to simulation and education for Starship Child Health 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. About the role Are you passionate about helping healthcare teams learn, grow, and deliver the very best care for tamariki and whānau? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Nurse Educator to join the Douglas Starship Simulation Programme. In this role, you'll help design, facilitate, and deliver high quality simulation-based education that strengthens clinical capability, builds confidence, enhances teamwork, and ultimately contributes to safer care for children across Aotearoa. Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary simulation team, you'll create engaging learning experiences that encourage reflection, strengthen clinical practice and support continuous improvement across Starship Child Health and our national outreach programme. This is an opportunity to influence the way healthcare professionals learn, collaborate and care for tamariki and whānau, making a meaningful difference well beyond the walls of Starship. About the Team/Service/ Location The Douglas Starship Simulation Programme is a nationally recognised leader in simulation-based education, supporting healthcare professionals to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to provide safe, high-quality care for tamariki and whānau. We are a passionate, collaborative, and innovative multidisciplinary team who believe the most meaningful learning happens through curiosity, reflection, and shared experience. We value diverse perspectives, encourage new ideas and foster psychologically safe learning environments where everyone feels supported to contribute, challenge thinking and continue growing. Our work extends beyond Starship Children's Hospital through a national outreach programme, partnering with healthcare teams across Aotearoa to strengthen paediatric capability, improve systems and enhance patient safety. If you enjoy working alongside people who are committed to excellence, value relationships and are driven by making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. About you We're looking for someone who brings both clinical expertise and a genuine passion for developing others. You'll thrive in an environment where collaboration, innovation and continuous learning are valued, and where every day presents an opportunity to positively influence patient care. You'll be someone who: Is passionate about education and supporting others to succeed. Builds positive relationships and works effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Creates inclusive, engaging and psychologically safe learning environments. Is reflective, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement. Who understands the importance of delivering equitable healthcare for all communities. Is motivated by improving outcomes for tamariki, whānau and healthcare teams across Aotearoa. You’ll also need to have Have registration with NZ Nursing Council and a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) Have Postgraduate certificate/diploma Have experience teaching in a clinical setting Be PDRP Proficient or Expert Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi Have Paediatric acute and/or high acuity care setting experience If you have any questions regarding this exciting role, please contact Operations Manager, Puaawai Coward-Ramsay via [email protected] For further details, please refer to the Position Description 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. Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship is a part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and is the only comprehensive childrens hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1 million children. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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