Lecturer - Nursing

Join our dedicated team of nurse educators in the Unitec Bachelor of Nursing programme, where excellence in teaching and student success is at the heart of what we do. We value diversity, collaboration, and innovation, creating an environment where every voice is heard and respected. Our family-focused culture supports a healthy work-life balance, making Unitec a place where you can thrive both professionally and personally. As part of our team, you'll have access to ongoing professional development and opportunities to shape future nursing education.

Kia hiwa rā!

At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

Te āheinga: The opportunity

We are seeking a Registered Nurse who is passionate about teaching and committed to supporting student success. Your clinical expertise will help deliver courses across the Bachelor of Nursing programme, using contemporary, research-informed approaches to learning.

These roles offer variety and impact—teaching in classrooms, simulation labs, and supervising students in clinical settings. Whether your experience is in acute medical-surgical, mental health, older persons health, primary health care, or human bioscience, we welcome your skills and enthusiasm.

Key Teaching Responsibilities

• Facilitate Learning Across Diverse Areas: Deliver engaging courses in acute care, mental health, aged care, and primary health care.
• Hands-on Education: Teach in classrooms and simulation labs and supervise students during clinical placements.
• Innovative Teaching Practices: Apply research-based strategies to support student achievement and readiness for practice.

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

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’ll have:

• Registration as a New Zealand (NZ) Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
• A minimum of 3 years post graduate nursing practice experience (a NCNZ requirement).
• A keen interest and be open to learn more about education and facilitating student learning in a classroom, clinical practice area and simulation lab.
• A qualification to master's level or a definite plan to work towards this (NCNZ requirement).
• 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

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

Benefits of working at Unitec in the Nursing School include working as a member of a committed and supportive team of nurse lecturers/clinical teachers while still engaging with the clinical areas.

Other benefits include:

• ongoing personal career development opportunities
• We provide reasonable flexibility in the working environment and individuals can explore both teaching and nursing interests at the same time, ultimately making a difference to our nursing graduates.
• Campus car parking is accessible and currently costs $4 per day.

In general, as nurse educators, we can influence the community of Waitakere through the support/training of nursing students who will then be able to support the maintenance of physical/mental/emotional health for people in Waitakere and wider communities. Health New Zealand requires more Registered Nurses to be trained and committed to the Waitakere community to ensure that there are sufficient resources to support the growing healthcare needs in this area.

Tono mai: How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.

Apply now including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are interested and how you meet the requirements for the role. Application will close on 15th of January 2026 at 11:00 pm.

Please note Unitec is closed between the 18th December 2025 and the 7th January 2026.

Disclaimer: This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi whose roles have been impacted by a recent change process. As a result, preference and priority will be given to affected kaimahi in the assessment of applications.

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

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