Nurse Practitioner practicum and funding applications open soon

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

For 2027, most candidates can complete one application through the Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPTSS) website. This single application covers both the NP practicum delivered by their tertiary education provider (TEP) and NPTSS funding. 

Candidates undertaking their studies through Massey University will need to submit two separate applications: 

• An application to Massey University for the NP practicum; and 

• An application through the NPTSS website for funding. 

Candidates enrolled with all other academic providers only need to submit a single application through the NPTSS website for both practicum and funding. 

Once accepted into the practicum, candidates will be required to formally enrol with their academic provider. 

Read more about the eligibility criteria here: Eligibility Criteria for candidates — Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme

To prepare for your application, you can download the application documents pack here:

1. Candidate Application Checklist

2. Acknowledgement of Application Form for HNZ

3. Clinical Supervisor Letter

4. Employer Letter of Support

5. Area of Practice and Philosophical Statement Request 2026

6. Teaching Leadership and Professional Activities Tables