University of Auckland Nurse Practitioner Practicum Application 2026

Important information - please read  

  1. Before completing this form, please apply for funding for the NPTSS. You must apply for that funding to be considered for this programme. 
  2. You should then complete the below form to register your interest in studying the Nurse Practitioner practicum papers at the University of Auckland. Completing this form does not constitute enrolment at the University. 
  3. We request that you do not formally apply for admission or attempt to enrol into the NP papers at the University of Auckland until you know the outcome of your funding application to the NPTSS. If accepted to the NPTSS, we will contact you to help with the enrolment process. 

Applications for 2026 are now closed.

If you have any questions about this form please contact a.crawshaw@auckland.ac.nz

Section A: Your information

Section B: Clinical supervisor information

This section is for you to input information about your clinical supervisor. 



      Section C: Referee information

      Contact details of a senior health professional (ideally a Nurse Practitioner, or alternatively one of the following - nurse leader, senior general practitioner) who we can contact as a referee for your readiness to complete the NP Practicum:

      Please upload the following documents

      These will be the same as your NPTSS application, except for the Area of practice and philosophical statement which is an additional requirement by the University.


        Read the requirements and background to the statement here. Create a word document for your statement and title it 'Area of practice and philosophical statement' and add your name to the title.




              Create a cover letter word doc outlining why you want to take part in this programme and upload it here

                Upload your CV here

                Section D: Employer information

                This section is for your employer's information. Please download the employer declaration of support here, ask your employer to complete it and then upload below. Please note this letter differs from the NPTSS support letter your employer will have already signed - University requirements stipulate you must complete 500 supernumerary hours.


                  Upload the declaration completed by your employer

                  Section E: Submit your form

                  Review our application checklist here to check you have completed everything you need to.

                  By submitting this form, I declare that all information enclosed and attached to my application form is true and correct and that no relevant information has been withheld.

                  Your application may not be considered if you do not provide all required information – please check carefully.

                  Please note you may be required to attend an interview over Zoom.