Tapuhi | Practice Nurse

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Victoria University of Wellington is hiring a Tapuhi (Practice Nurse) to join our nursing team in a full-time permanent on-site role in Wellington. You will deliver quality primary care to a diverse student population, collaborating with GPs, Student Counselling, Health Improvement Practitioners and other student support teams. Essential: current Annual Practising Certificate from the Nursing Council of NZ, broad primary care experience, ability to triage and assess acute needs, familiarity with Primary Care Medical Records Software, and a genuine interest in youth health and working with Māori and Pasifika communities. Flexible Monday to Friday arrangements, professional development funded, police vetting required. Apply on the careers page with a cover letter and resume.

• Have you got previous experience working in a primary care environment?
• Are you interested in providing healthcare to a diverse student population?
• Do you have a current Annual Practising Certificate from the Nursing Council of NZ?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an experienced Tapuhi - Practice Nurse to join our close-knit and supportive nursing team. The role is permanent, full-time with flexibility for the right candidate. Experience in primary care and/or using Indici would be an advantage.  

This is a clinical role, working with our awesome team of Nurses, GPs and Support staff to contribute to the delivery of effective quality primary care to University students in a challenging and yet very rewarding environment.  

You will also work closely with Student Counselling, Nurse Practitioners, Health Improvement Practitioners, the Health Coach and other Student Support teams. 

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Ideally, you will have the following:   

• Broad experience in a primary health care setting.   
• Experience in triaging and assessment of acute needs.
• Experience in sexual health and contraception would be an advantage.   
• Empathy and interest in working with a diverse student population.   
• Experience and interest in working in Māori and Pasifika health an advantage.   
• A genuine interest in younger people's health care needs.   
• Familiarity and competence using Primary Care Medical Records Software.   
• Current Annual Practising Certificate from the Nursing Council of NZ.   

This is an amazing opportunity to work Monday to Friday, and we are open to flexible working arrangements. We offer excellent working conditions where professional development opportunities are actively encouraged and paid for. 

This role requires safety checking through the police vetting system under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.   

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.

Close date for vacancy: 21 July 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Emma Brown ([email protected]).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. 

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

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