Nurse Practitioner -Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Full Time 1.0 FTE Rostered and Rotating
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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are offering exciting opportunities for experienced, motivated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our established, proactive team, which includes 6 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners servicing our 40-bed Level-III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Wellington Regional Hospital, Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District.
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is a role within Capital, Coast NICU service. The NNP will act as a specialised practitioner who in consultation and with supervision from the Neonatologist will provide advanced clinical care and nursing expertise to neonatal infants and their families, working alongside his/her medical colleagues. If you hold a suitable qualification and are looking to practice as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in New Zealand, who can contribute to current models of neonatal care, come and join our team.
About the Team/Service Location
The Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Service provides tertiary-level care for the Central Region of New Zealand and operates a 24-hour Infant Retrieval Service. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is resourced for up to 40 cots, with the ability to expand to 46 when required.
The service also provides telephone consultation and clinical advice across the region, as well as education and support to Level II referral units. Within the Capital & Coast area, the NICU delivers Level II and Level I neonatal care, ensuring continuity of care for infants and families.
Our Transport team ensures infants are retrieved and returned to Regional SCBU as needed to support expert care.
The NICU team is a multidisciplinary workforce comprising neonatologists, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, registered nurses, allied health professionals, and
support staff. The team works collaboratively to provide family-centred, safe, and evidence-based care for premature and critically unwell infants. In addition to direct clinical care, the team supports families in transition from hospital to community services and contributes to regional quality improvement, teaching, and education initiatives.
About you
Skills & Experience
You will have:
- A minimum of 5-10 year’s neonatal nursing experience
- Hold a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner qualification (or equivalent)
- Clinical Masters with Neonatal focus
- Flight Transport Accreditation/Safety Training (or prepared to do so)
- Excellent assessment and communication skills
- Current work Visa
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. 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 Māori, 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: NM122-26
Location: Wellington Hospital
Closing Date: Monday, 27 April 2026