Graduate Programme Coordinator

Location: This position is based at Wellington Regional Hospital and involves working across Capital Coast and Hutt District. Contract: This is a permanent role requiring 40 hours of work per week. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that effectively serves all New Zealanders. About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare to the diverse communities of New Zealand. We believe in creating a workforce that reflects our population, which enables us to better meet the needs of our community. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. About the Role We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Graduate Programme Coordinator within our Workforce and Practice Development Unit. This position is perfect for an experienced Registered Nurse looking to advance their career. As a full-time role, you will lead and support all aspects of our graduate nurse programmes, with a primary focus on the Enrolled Nurse Supported into Practice (ENSIPP) programme. In the capacity of Graduate Programme Coordinator, you will manage all components of the CCHV ENSIPP programme. This includes overseeing the recruitment process for graduates, facilitating ENSIPP study days, and collaborating closely with ENSIPP clinical coaches, preceptors, and managers throughout the district, which includes primary health and aged residential care sectors. We welcome your innovative ideas and leadership skills in this rewarding role. About the Team/Service/Location The Workforce and Practice Development Unit (WPDU) provides essential support to the Chief Nursing Officer and Nurse Directors across the District. Our unit plays a crucial role in delivering leadership and support for various nursing programmes, including undergraduate, pre-registration, postgraduate, professional development, and graduate entry programmes. Our focus on professional development is vital across all levels of service—primary, secondary, and tertiary—as we work to enhance workforce capability and ensure quality patient outcomes. About You Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking registered nurse who enjoys a variety of challenges? The Graduate Programme Coordinator role combines leadership responsibilities and is ideal for a registered nurse who is passionate about nurturing new graduates and shaping the future workforce. If you thrive in collaborative environments, possess strong attention to detail and planning skills, and have the ability to set goals and achieve outcomes, this senior role is a perfect fit for you. The ideal candidate will bring: - A commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a focus on equitable health outcomes - Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships within the health sector and across primary and community sectors - Registered Nurse (RN) status and a current practising certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand - A minimum of three years of post-graduate nursing experience - A post-graduate nursing qualification or progress towards one - A Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching is desirable How to Apply To apply for this position, please visit our online careers portal and submit your application by June 13, 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Deb Brodie at deb.brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.