Lecturer (Nursing)

Unitec - Te Pūkenga; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitec - Te Pūkenga in Auckland's Waitākere campus (Henderson) seeks a Registered Nurse educator to shape the Bachelor of Nursing programme. You will employ contemporary, evidence-informed teaching to prepare learners for professional practice across diverse settings.

The role emphasizes student-centred learning, collaboration with colleagues, and ongoing professional development to advance nursing education and outcomes for communities.

Qualifications

• Registration as a New Zealand Registered Nurse with current APC.
• Minimum of three years' post-registration nursing practice.
• Master's degree or commitment to master's-level qualification.
• Willingness to learn te reo Māori and kaupapa Māori values.
• Evidence of building diverse, inclusive workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and evidence-based teaching across nursing practice areas.
• Facilitate learning in classrooms, simulation labs, and clinical placements.
• Support student achievement and readiness for practice through innovative teaching methods.

Education

NZ Registered Nurse (RN)

Master's degree or progress towards

Annual Practising Certificate (Nursing Council NZ)

Job description

Join our committed team of nurse educators in the delivery of our undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing programme, where high-quality teaching and student success are central to our work. We foster a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation, creating an inclusive environment where all perspectives are welcomed and respected. Our supportive, people‑centred culture promotes wellbeing and work–life balance and creates a place where individuals can flourish both professionally and personally. Team members benefit from ongoing professional development and meaningful opportunities to contribute to the future of nursing education.

Whakairohia he toki, tāraia te anamata | Learning with purpose, creating our futures

A new era in vocational education is unfolding in Tāmaki Makaurau. Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec, two trusted institutions with over 50 years of service, are coming together to create a unified, future-focused learning environment. This transformation is about more than education; it’s about building an inclusive system that reflects the aspirations of our diverse communities, industries, and Māori across the region. This position is located at the Waitakere campus in Henderson.

Te āheinga: The opportunity

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring your clinical expertise to the delivery of the Bachelor of Nursing programme, using contemporary, evidence-informed teaching approaches that prepare learners for professional practice.

This is an opportunity to make an impact on the next generation of nurses. You will teach across a variety of learning environments, including classrooms, simulation laboratories, and clinical placements, while contributing to an inclusive, collaborative, and student-centred learning experience. We welcome applicants with experience in acute medical-surgical nursing, older persons health, primary health care, human bioscience, or related fields.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver engaging and evidence-based teaching across a range of nursing practice areas.
• Facilitate learning in classrooms, simulation settings, and clinical placement environments.
• Support student achievement and readiness for practice through innovative and research-informed teaching methods.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the role.

To be successful in this role, you will be a registered nursing professional with a commitment to supporting learner success and developing the future nursing workforce. You will bring recent clinical practice experience, a collaborative approach, and a genuine interest in teaching and facilitating learning across a range of educational settings.

Key requirements include:

• Registration as a New Zealand Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• A minimum of three years' post-registration nursing practice experience.
• An interest in education and a willingness to develop skills in facilitating learning within classroom, clinical, and simulation-based environments.
• A master's degree or a clear commitment to working towards a qualification at master's level.
• An understanding or desire to learn te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of kaupapa Māori
• Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments

Why you’ll love working with us

Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec is committed to learning with purpose and creating futures for our learners and communities. We value strong governance, collaboration, and wellbeing, and we are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.