Award-winning Nurse Practitioner champions support for the next generation
Dr Nazreen Hussain became a nurse practitioner so that she could expand the care she could provide to patients and help strengthen access to healthcare for communities that need it most.
Nurse Practitioner practicum and funding applications open soon
Applications for the 2027 Nurse Practitioner practicum and funding are open from 10 August to 27 September 2026 to all eligible candidates.
NPTSS 2027 applicant, employer and clinical supervisor webinars
Preparing for the 2027 NPTSS cohort? Join our readiness webinars in July.
Strong support for NPTSS at New Zealand’s largest NP gathering
We were proud to have been part of what’s been described as the largest gathering of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in New Zealand.
Celebrating 25 years of Nurse Practitioners in Aotearoa
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.
NPTSS webinars – find out about being an NP
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.
New consortium supporting the future of Nurse Practitioners
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.