Bachelor of Nursing Maaori Programme Lead

Manukau Institute of Technology; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Auckland seeks a Bachelor of Nursing Māori Programme Lead. This role engenders academic and cultural leadership, driving innovations in nursing education for Māori students. The successful candidate will be passionate about cultural representation and improving health outcomes for the Māori community. An opportunity to contribute significantly to Māori nursing workforce development is provided.

Benefits

9 weeks leave

Culturally sensitive work environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Māori health and nursing education.
• Ability to engage and inspire Māori students.
• Commitment to promoting Māori language and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the next generation of Māori nurses.
• Champion kaupapa Māori in nursing education.
• Collaborate with Māori health providers to enhance health outcomes.

Skills

Cultural leadership

Academic guidance

Knowledge of kaupapa Māori

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

Bachelor of Nursing Maaori Programme Lead (Te Tohu Paetahi Tikanga Rangatira aa-Tapuhi)

Te Puea Heerangi's Whakatauaki

"Mehemea ka moemoeā ahau, ko ahau anake. Mehemea ka moemoeā tātou, ka taea e tātou. If I dream, I dream alone. If we dream together, we shall achieve."

• Permanent role
• 9 weeks leave
• Manukau City

Join us at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), part of Te Pukenga, to lead and inspire the next generation of Māori nurses. This role is both an academic and cultural leadership opportunity, with the chance to shape nursing education for tauira Māori and their whānau.

Why This Role Is Special

• Champion kaupapa Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in nursing education.
• Guide and inspire Māori Nursing tauira to achieve success academically, culturally, and personally.
• Work alongside iwi, hapū, marae, and Māori health providers to strengthen Māori health outcomes.
• Lead nursing curriculum and research that reflects mātauranga Māori and supports Māori aspirations.
• Contribute to shaping the future of Māori nursing workforce development.

This is more than a programme management role - it is a chance to uplift rangatiratanga, whakawhanaungatanga, and the hauora of Māori communities. If you are passionate about kaupapa Māori leadership in health and education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of this transformative journey for Māori nursing, health and education.

Ahurea - Culture

At MIT you will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve. We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do. If you are excited by the role and feel you would fit well into our organisation, we would love to hear from you.

“Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti o Waitangi.” We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

MIT is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our akōnga (students) and the rich cultures represented within the local community we serve. We know how important it is for our akōnga and staff to have their culture and values reflected in our way of working and in the people we recruit. To support this, MIT seeks to grow the number of Maaori and Pasifika staff across our Institute and gives recognition to applicants who demonstrate Maaori and/or Pasifika cultural knowledge and skills.

Me Pēwhea Te Tono - How To Apply

For a copy of the Job Description or to apply visit http://careers.manukau.ac.nz

If you would like any further information please contact Shallu Tokas, People and Culture, [phone]

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews may commence prior to the close date, Tuesday, 28 October 2025. Depending on the quality of applications for this role, the closing date for applications may be brought forward. So, don’t delay, apply now! Kia kaha e hoa ma, tono mai!