Applications for the 2027 Nurse Practitioner practicum and funding are open from 10 August to 27 September 2026 to all eligible candidates.

We were proud to have been part of what’s been described as the largest gathering of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in New Zealand.

Sarah Bothamley, Nurse Practitioner Lead at NPTSS, says that seeing the profession reach 25 years in Aotearoa is a powerful reminder of how far the NP role has come in New Zealand.

To help you understand more about the scheme, we have recently run a webinar covering what the NPTSS offers, eligibility criteria and application process, and how the scheme supports employers and clinical supervisors. 

Aotearoa’s six leading primary health organisations have joined forces to deliver the national Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPTSS), supporting 180 nurses each year through their final training to become Nurse Practitioners.