About us

The Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPTSS) is a national initiative in Aotearoa New Zealand that provides wraparound support for Registered Nurses during their final practicum year and the first six months of registration as a Nurse Practitioner Mātanga Tapuhi.  

NPTSS is managed by a consortium of six primary care organisations that are in key, strategic regions across Aotearoa – from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island. We are uniquely positioned to deliver a nationally co-ordinated and regionally responsive NPTSS. 

The Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme has replaced the Nurse Practitioner Training Programme. 

The six primary care organisations are Mahitahi Hauora, Pegasus, Pinnacle, ProCare, Tū Ora Compass Health, and WellSouth. Collectively, we support more than 450 general practices and an enrolled population exceeding 2 million, offering unmatched scale, reach, local insight and sector expertise. 

As a collective, we have made a commitment to ensuring the Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme is scalable, equitable, and tailored to the diverse needs of Nurse Practitioner trainees. Our strengths and experience in this space include:

• Established relationships with hospitals, general practices and community providers nationwide, enabling seamless engagement and support

• Diverse practice networks ranging from large providers to single-GP clinics, including services for high Māori and Pasifika populations and rural communities

• Extensive clinical and operational expertise, ensuring practical, real-world implementation

• Robust co-ordination mechanisms that align national priorities with regional delivery

• Proven experience collaborating across the healthcare sector, delivering regionally focused programmes

• Established relationships with tertiary education providers, including experience in clinical placements, pastoral support for post-graduate students, and joint initiatives with clinical academics

• Strong partnerships with hauora providers and Māori and Pacific organisations, supporting culturally responsive and community-grounded service delivery.

This collaborative model ensures that Nurse Practitioners will be supported not only through training but also through integration into clinical environments that understand and value their role.