Nurse Practitioner
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Nurse Practitioner
Permanent full-time 0.9-1.0 FTE | Salary $142,470-$157,252 depending on experience
The Gardens, Manurewa location, with free parking on site
Onsite café with discounted coffee, health insurance, boutique 2nd edition store and more…
At Tōtara Hospice, you’re not just a nurse — you’re a purpose-driven clinician making a real impact every day.
Imagine starting your morning surrounded by native trees, peaceful gardens, and a calm oasis far from the city rush — maybe with a flat white in your hand? Step inside and you’ll find a vibrant community: an on‑site café, our 2nd Edition boutique, and a culture so strong we were named South & Southeast Auckland Employer of the Year 2024.
As one of NZ’s leading palliative care specialists, we have an exciting rare opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to take on a senior, influential role and to deliver our vision: making the world a better place for dying people.
If you’re a compassionate, skilled clinician eager to deepen your expertise (or specialise) in palliative care, this is your chance. You don’t need to be an expert yet — just bring experience with complex or terminal illness, a learning mindset, and a commitment to holistic, person-centred care. What matters most is your clinical capability, your heart for this work, and your desire to grow in this specialty. This full-time role offers advanced practice, clinical leadership, decision-making autonomy, and the opportunity to shape models of care across both community and inpatient settings.
Te Mahi | The Role
As our Nurse Practitioner, you’ll work in close collaboration with our Medical Officers and our Chief Nurse Advisor/Nurse Practitioner, ensuring you’re fully supported in your practice. Within our wider multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence‑based care for patients with complex and life‑limiting conditions. You’ll also play a key clinical leadership role—championing best practice, cultural safety, and high‑quality outcomes across both community and inpatient settings.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver expert clinical management within an advanced scope of practice.
Order and interpret diagnostics, ensuring clear communication with patients and whānau.
Advocate for patients and support ethical and medico-legal decision-making.
Teach, mentor, coach and provide clinical supervision to staff.
Lead practice across disciplines and act as a consultant within your scope.
Apply and critique research to strengthen clinical practice.
Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
Promote culturally safe care and support equity for Māori, Pacific and all communities.
Our approach is grounded in the Te Whare Tapa Whā framework, ensuring a collaborative, holistic model of care that allows patients to live their last years well. You’ll find joy in your work, supported by an exceptional team and robust resources.
Ngā āwhina mōu | Benefits for You
A VERY EXCITING and 100% unique TO US employee insurance benefit package!! We believe we are the first not-for-profit organisation in the healthcare sector in NZ to offer this enhancement to our permanent staff members!
Access to monthly Professional Supervision. Completely confidential and AT NO COST TO YOU!
Tailored orientation plans specific to you and your needs and goals
Ample FREE PARKING on-site at Tōtara Hub
In a smoke-free environment, enjoy your break in either our beautiful gardens, in the modern and comfortable lunchroom , or visit our on-site café serving Jack’s coffee and delicious food to fuel you for the day; and shop at our 2nd edition onsite boutique store
Employment stability with ideally 36- 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, with occasional on-call duties at weekends
Be part of an organisation that is recognised for its outstanding commitment to its people - Winner, Employer of the Year 2024, 2degrees Auckland Business Awards.
Ngā pūkenga e hiahiatia | What We’re Looking
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
A qualified Nurse Practitioner with current registration and completed or actively completing a Master's qualification
Experienced in managing patients with complex or terminal illnesses.
Compassionate, empathetic, and committed to person‑centred, holistic care.
Curious and open to further developing or specialising in palliative care.
A confident clinical leader with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Passionate about continuous improvement, quality outcomes, and culturally safe practice.
Skilled in influencing, mentoring, and supporting team development.
Kamapene | About the organisation
Tōtara Hospice has been a cornerstone of specialist palliative care for South and South-East Auckland, serving one of New Zealand's most diverse communities. Each year, we provide holistic, multidisciplinary care to over 1,100 patients and their whānau, offering services that include inpatient care, community-based support, and a 24-hour advice line—all at no cost. Our care focuses on ensuring dignity, comfort, and compassion for those with life-limiting illnesses.
We proudly embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique backgrounds, beliefs, and lifestyles of every individual we serve. As part of our commitment, we foster a welcoming and supportive environment for both staff and patients, and we actively honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in our service delivery.
Our work culture reflects this inclusivity, evidenced by our place as winner in the 2024 2degrees Auckland Business Awards for "Employer of the Year," and finalists for "Sustainability Excellence," and "People’s Choice." This recognition highlights our efforts to create meaningful, innovative, and compassionate work that makes a difference.
Ngā pārongo whakauru | How to apply - Here’s how!
Whether you’re actively looking for a new role or just exploring, this could be your perfect opportunity. If you’d like to discuss the role or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact: hr.team@hospice.co.nz; or reach out directly to our Chief Nurse Advisor/NP: Susan Fryer – susan.fryer@hospice.co.nz. Remember to include an updated copy of your CV and a cover letter explaining why you want to work for Tōtara Hospice. Applications close Thursday, 26 March 2026.
Only applicants already residing and eligible to work permanently in New Zealand will be considered for this position.
Tōtara Hospice as an organisation does not conscientiously object to anyone accessing their rights under the End-of-Life Choices Act that passed into law on November 7th 2021. Our focus will remain, as it always has been, on delivering to the needs of our patients and whānau. We respect and support patients who choose this option!