Team Leader - Health & Nursing

Healthcare Academy of New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Academy of New Zealand (HANZ) seeks a Team Leader – Health & Nursing to lead Tutors in our on-site Auckland CBD campus, ensuring a consistent student classroom experience and strong teaching across programmes.

You will develop teams, oversee academic quality, curriculum integrity, and professional standards, reporting to the Campus Manager and Head of Faculty – Health & Nursing.

Contribute to a vibrant campus culture that reflects the Yoobee Way and supports student success.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Postgraduate qualification (or working towards) in nursing, education, or a related field.
• Experience leading academic or clinical teams.
• Experience in clinical education, clinical placement coordination, or academic leadership.
• Experience with NCNZ accreditation, monitoring, or programme approval.
• Strong knowledge of Nursing Council of New Zealand Education Programme Standards.
• Certificate in Adult Teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teaching teams to deliver consistent student experiences.
• Oversee staff compliance and administration relevant to teaching.
• Support students and monitor academic quality and outcomes.
• Drive curriculum development and teaching excellence across programmes.

Skills

Registered Nurse with APC

Postgraduate qualification

Team leadership

Academic/clinical leadership

Clinical education experience

NZ education standards knowledge

Adult teaching certificate

Education

Postgraduate qualification in nursing/education

Job description

At Healthcare Academy of New Zealand (HANZ), we are trailblazers in health education, proudly delivering Enrolled Nurse education as the first private training organisation in Aotearoa. Based in Auckland, we are shaping the future of nursing & health professionals, ensuring our programmes reflect the highest standards of excellence and cultural competency.

Healthcare Academy of New Zealand is part of Yoobee Colleges Limited, New Zealand’s largest Private Training Establishment, with 7,000 students enrolled across the five schools, colleges, and academies.

Learn more about us on https://www.healthcareacademy.ac.nz/

Team Leader – Health & Nursing

Location: Auckland CBD

Full-time | Permanent | On-site

About The Role

The Team Leader – Health and Nursing is a campus-based role responsible for our leading our Tutors delivering Healthcare Academy of New Zealand programs. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that Tutors deliver a consistent student classroom experience, oversee all aspects of team development from a teaching and learning perspective, and contribute to a vibrant campus culture in keeping with the Yoobee Way.

The Team Leader holds an operational reporting line to the Campus Manager but are professionally accountable to the Head of Faculty – Health & Nursing for academic quality, curriculum integrity, moderation compliance, and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities Sit Across These Four Segments

• Team Leadership and Staff Management
• Staff Compliance and Administrative Oversight
• Student Support and Academic Quality
• Curriculum Development and Teaching Excellence

For a more detailed breakdown of the responsibilities, please refer to the JD: Team Leader - Health & Nursing JD

About You

You are an enthusiastic, knowledgeable clinician or clinical educator who values education and is passionate about developing future nurses. With a background in leading teams, you thrive in diverse teaching environments, are confident communicating across cultures, and understand the importance of both academic and practical learning in preparing students for professional practice.

Required Skills/Experience

• Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate (essential)
• Hold a postgraduate qualification (or working towards) in nursing, education, or a related field
• Proven experience leading academic or clinical teams
• Demonstrated experience in clinical education, clinical placement coordination, or academic leadership
• Experience contributing to NCNZ accreditation, monitoring, or programme approval processes
• Strong working knowledge of Nursing Council of New Zealand Education Programme Standards
• Certificate in Adult Teaching

Additional Information

Why work with us?

HANZ prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We are fast movers, action orientated, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun.

• Impactful Work: You'll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of the healthcare industry by empowering student/ākonga with the knowledge they need to succeed.
• Professional Growth: With opportunities for ongoing learning, mentorship, and collaboration, you’ll have a chance to grow both personally and professionally.
• Inclusive and Supportive Environment: We’re committed to creating a diverse and welcoming space where all team members are valued and respected.
• Rewarding Experience: Help student/ākonga achieve their academic goals and witness their growth firsthand—there’s nothing more fulfilling than being a part of their educational journey!

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuringwe’reattracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.