Principal Lecturer - School of Nursing

Candid Jobs; Dunedin; Remote; NZD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Otago Polytechnic is seeking a Principal Lecturer to lead across the School of Nursing, guiding teaching, curriculum development, and scholarly activity. The role covers Bachelor of Nursing and NZ Diploma in Enrolled Nursing, with emphasis on learner success and staff capability.

You will provide academic leadership, foster external partnerships, and support innovative assessment practices while mentoring colleagues and sustaining quality assurance in a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with a current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate.
• Extensive and current nursing experience with recognised expertise in a specialist area of nursing practice.
• A completed Master's qualification.
• A recognised tertiary teaching qualification.
• Extensive tertiary teaching experience and a demonstrated record of excellence in facilitating learning.
• Evidence of academic leadership, programme development and quality assurance experience.
• A demonstrated record of research, scholarly activity, professional leadership and/or consultancy appropriate for a Principal Lecturer appointment.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and advancing equitable outcomes for Māori, Pasifika and disabled learners.
• Advanced digital capability and experience using technology-enhanced learning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Providing academic leadership across nursing programmes and contributing to programme quality and continuous improvement.
• Leading the design, delivery and evaluation of high-quality learning experiences using face-to-face, blended and online delivery approaches.
• Leading curriculum development, programme review and the implementation of innovative teaching and assessment methodologies.
• Guiding and mentoring academic staff, including teaching observations, professional development and support of scholarly activities.
• Providing leadership in assessment design, moderation and academic quality assurance processes.
• Supporting learner success through effective supervision, pastoral care and culturally responsive practice.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with industry, health sector partners, professional organisations and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrating leadership in professional practice, consultancy and/or service to the profession and wider community.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Tertiary teaching qualification

RN with Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

# Principal Lecturer - School of NursingOtago PolytechnicThe ad asks for: Annual practising certificate. Candid does not check these.* Dunedin, Otago* Listed 1 week ago* Closes 11 November 2026Full timeEducation, Tertiary## DescriptionFull-time, permanentTēnā koutou katoaKo wait mātou | About us as an organisationAt Te Kura Matatini ki Otago | Otago Polytechnic, we are committed to creating inclusive learning environments where learners, staff and communities thrive. We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi through equitable and culturally responsive practice.We are seeking an exceptional nursing academic to join our School of Nursing as a Principal Lecturer.This is an opportunity for a recognised nursing leader to influence the future of nursing education while contributing to the advancement of professional practice, scholarly activity and academic quality. Working across our Bachelor of Nursing and New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing programmes, you will provide leadership that strengthens learner success, programme excellence and staff capability.Mō te tūraka mahi | About the RoleAs a Principal Lecturer, you will be a leading academic with advanced qualifications and recognised expertise within the nursing profession. You will provide academic leadership across teaching, curriculum development, assessment practice, and scholarly activity while supporting the development of colleagues and strengthening external partnerships.Key responsibilities include:· Providing academic leadership across nursing programmes and contributing to programme quality and continuous improvement.· Leading the design, delivery and evaluation of high-quality learning experiences using face-to-face, blended and online delivery approaches.· Leading curriculum development, programme review and the implementation of innovative teaching and assessment methodologies.· Guiding and mentoring academic staff, including teaching observations, professional development and support of scholarly activities.· Providing leadership in assessment design, moderation and academic quality assurance processes.· Supporting learner success through effective supervision, pastoral care and culturally responsive practice.· Developing and maintaining strong relationships with industry, health sector partners, professional organisations and community stakeholders.· Demonstrating leadership in professional practice, consultancy and/or service to the profession and wider community.We're open to receiving applications for less than 1 FTE. If you're interested in part-time mahi rather than full-time please indicate this in your cover letter.Ko wai koe | About YouTo be successful in this role you will have:· Registration as a Registered Nurse with a current Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate. Adapted from current nursing requirements.· Extensive and current nursing experience with recognised expertise in a specialist area of nursing practice.· A completed Master's qualification· A recognised tertiary teaching qualification.· Extensive tertiary teaching experience and a demonstrated record of excellence in facilitating learning.· Evidence of academic leadership, programme development and quality assurance experience.· A demonstrated record of research, scholarly activity, professional leadership and/or consultancy appropriate for a Principal Lecturer appointment.· Strong relationship-building, communication and mentoring skills.· Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and advancing equitable outcomes for Māori, Pasifika and disabled learners.· Advanced digital capability and experience using technology-enhanced learning approaches.Why Join Us?At Otago Polytechnic, you will join a collaborative academic community committed to learner success, innovation and meaningful engagement with industry and community. You will have opportunities to:· Influence the future direction of nursing education.· Lead and mentor emerging academics.· Advance research and scholarly activities.· Strengthen professional and industry partnerships.· Contribute to an organisation recognised for educational excellence and social impact.Tono ināianei | Apply NowIf you are an experienced nursing educator and leader who is passionate about shaping the future of nursing and supporting academic excellence, we would love to hear from you.For further information about this opportunity, please contact Karole Hogarth 0800 762 786 or [e-mail] a position description or to apply click on the link.principal-lecturer-profile-and-expectations.pdf## To applyIf this role is of interest, use the Apply button on this page and follow the employer's steps.To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand, with valid work rights.Need a work visa? Check Immigration New Zealand's accredited employer list. 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