William Antony

27B Rangitiki Crescent, Lynfield, Auckland 1042

020 4090 8686 | kevin.antony1983@gmail.com

 22 February 2026

Penny Lane,

MIT Healthcare Graduate Programme Co-ordinator,

Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology,

Private Bag 94006, Manukau, Auckland 2241

 

Ko Inia te whakapapa mai, Ko Kerala te whenua tupu, No Inia au, Kei Lynfield, Tamaki Makaurau au e noho ana, Ko William Antony taku ingoa.

 

RE: Graduate Registered Nurse Application – MIT Transition Healthcare (Ref: MIT Job 123456)

Kia ora Ms Penny,

Applying for the Graduate Registered Nurse position in the MIT Transition Healthcare programme, I bring a unique clinical background as a former Chief Dental Surgeon and a Community Support Worker with 7 years' experience at Spectrum Care. Having completed my Bachelor of Nursing at MIT, I am deeply committed to the values of being Real, Connected, and Excellent, and I am eager to transition into a professional role that prioritises Manaakitanga and high-quality, whānau-centred care. Clinical Placement Preferences & Rationale:

1. Mental Health (Community or Inpatient): My seven years at Spectrum Care supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex needs have been foundational. I have developed a deep understanding of de-escalation, behavioural support, and the importance of advocating for those with cognitive impairments. I am passionate about applying my nursing clinical lens to improve health outcomes in the mental health sector.
2. District Nursing (Community): I thrive in autonomous environments where I can build long-term therapeutic relationships to provide culturally safe, holistic support within the patient's own environment.
3. Inpatient Medical / Surgical: My surgical background as a dentist gives me a high level of comfort with clinical procedures, wound care, and acute physiological assessment, to ensure maintaining high standards of patient safety.
4. Primary Care / Community Clinics: I am dedicated to health promotion and preventative care, particularly for underserved communities.
5. Paediatric Care: I enjoy the challenge of family-centric care and adapting clinical communication to meet the developmental needs of younger patients.

 I believe in being ‘Real’ by providing honest, transparent care; ‘Connected’ by weaving whānau into every care plan; and ‘Excellent’ by upholding the rigorous standards I have maintained throughout my medical and nursing careers.                                       

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my experience can contribute to the MIT Healthcare team.

Ngā mihi nui,

William Antony