Lecturer In Veterinary Nursing

Qjumpers; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qjumpers in Hawke's Bay is seeking a full-time, permanent Lecturer - Veterinary Nursing to commence January 2027. You will deliver high-quality teaching, assess student performance, and develop course content to meet industry standards.

Applicants should have recent veterinary nursing practice experience, a relevant tertiary qualification, and teaching experience at a tertiary level; strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in veterinary nursing practice.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Veterinary Nursing or related discipline.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level and curriculum development experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and industry stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confidence using digital systems and learning technologies.
• Commitment to student success and continuing professional development.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging theoretical and practical learning experiences that support student achievement and professional competence.
• Assessing and evaluating student performance, providing constructive feedback, and maintaining accurate academic records.
• Developing, reviewing, and enhancing course content to ensure programmes remain current and aligned with industry requirements.
• Participating in programme delivery, moderation activities, and quality assurance processes.
• Supporting student learning, engagement, and wellbeing to achieve positive educational outcomes.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with industry partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Contributing to programme review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across EIT to achieve organisational goals.
• Maintaining professional currency within the veterinary nursing field.
• Supporting EIT's commitment to educational excellence and learner success.

Skills

Veterinary nursing practice

Curriculum development

Tertiary teaching

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Digital learning technologies

Professional development

Te Tiriti o Waitangi awareness

Education

Tertiary qualification in Veterinary Nursing or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking a full-time, permanent Lecturer - Veterinary Nursing to join our team in Hawke's Bay, commencing employment in January 2027.

As a Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences that support student success in veterinary nursing education. You will work closely with programme coordinators, teaching staff, student support services, and industry stakeholders to prepare graduates with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional standards required by the veterinary nursing profession.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $82,109 and $89,639, dependent on skills and experience.

The Lecturer - Veterinary Nursing is based within our School of Education, Social Sciences and Veterinary Nursing in Hawke's Bay, reporting to the Head of School, Education, Social Sciences and Veterinary Nursing, and will be responsible for:

• Delivering engaging theoretical and practical learning experiences that support student achievement and professional competence.
• Assessing and evaluating student performance, providing constructive feedback, and maintaining accurate academic records.
• Developing, reviewing, and enhancing course content to ensure programmes remain current and aligned with industry requirements.
• Participating in programme delivery, moderation activities, and quality assurance processes.
• Supporting student learning, engagement, and wellbeing to achieve positive educational outcomes.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with industry partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Contributing to programme review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across EIT to achieve organisational goals.
• Maintaining professional currency within the veterinary nursing field.
• Supporting EIT's commitment to educational excellence and learner success.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Recent experience in veterinary nursing practice.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of current veterinary nursing modalities.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Veterinary Nursing or a related discipline.
• Teaching experience at tertiary level and curriculum development experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and industry stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confidence using digital systems and learning technologies.
• A commitment to student success and continuous professional development.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and a commitment to culturally responsive practice.

Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children’s worker.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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