Clinical Practice Adviser

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a two-year fixed-term, part-time Clinical Practice Adviser to join Te Puna Hauora – School of Health, starting March 2026. You will supervise, instruct, and mentor nurse practitioner candidates while contributing to HLTH544 planning and development.

The ideal candidate will be a registered Nurse Practitioner with a current practising certificate, have Masters-level qualifications, and demonstrate strong teaching and communication skills in a diverse

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Practitioner with current practicing certificate, as required for the role.
• Evidence of successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, instruction, and academic mentorship for nurse practitioner candidates.
• Contribute to planning and development activities related to HLTH544.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Tertiary teaching

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university and one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence.Our...

• Are you a registered Nurse Practitioner with a current practising certificate?
• Have you got evidence of successful teaching in a relevant field?
• Do you have a Master’s degree or equivalent?

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a two-year fixed-term, part-time Clinical Practice Adviser to join Te Puna Hauora – School of Health, with a start month of March 2026.

Key responsibilities:

• To provide supervision, instruction, and academic mentorship for specific nurse practitioner candidates.
• Participation in planning and development activities related to HLTH544.

You will be a motivated, student-focused individual, with experience in advanced nursing practice and supporting professional learning.

The successful applicant willhave completed Masters qualification and be a registered Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

Key requirements:

• Registered Nurse Practitioner with a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrated evidence of some successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level.
• Demonstrated evidence of good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

About Us

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Close date for vacancy: 26 December 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Dr Jill Wilkinson ([e-mail]).