Head of Programme

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington Full time
  • Do you have outstanding people and communication skills and have the ability to build strong working relationships?
  • Are you registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and have at least 5 years midwifery experience?
  • Can you effectively manage stadd and ensure operational activities are in line with polices and procedures?

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a permanent Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Midwifery for 30 hours per week. This would include a 3-year appointment to the role of Head of Programme - Midwifery.

Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Midwifery

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage students in learning, teaching and assessment practices with a focus on student achievement.
  • Regularly review courses to ensure continuing relevance and incorporation of new research.
  • Contribute to innovations in learning, teaching and assessment within the discipline, including demonstrating digital fluency.
  • Incorporate Māori and Pasifika perspectives in course content and teaching practice.
  • Through awareness of the University's strategic teaching and learning goals, develop leadership skills in learning and teaching.

Head of Programme for Midwifery

This role works closely with School Director to plan for the Midwifery programmes future and effectively managing its people, resources, learning and teaching and research programmes, including quality assurance. This fixed-term appointment will include a competitive allowance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage student recruitment.
  • Maintain existing and develop new academic partnerships.
  • Support student success and encourage excellence through overseeing the development of initiatives.
  • Achieve excellence in learning, teaching and research that is aligned with broader University and Faculty goals.
  • Support the leadership and management of the school.
  • Effectively meet human resourcing, operational and financial targets.

The right candidate will be an enthusiastic teacher and leader, with a doctoral qualification in a relevant field and experience commensurate with the level of appointment.

  • Relevant qualifications commensurate with the seniority of the role.
  • Registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and at least 5 years midwifery experience.
  • Outstanding people and communication skills including the ability to adjust to different audiences.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Te Wāhanga Tātai Hauora - Wellington Faculty of Health is the newest Faculty at Te Herenga Waka, established in 2017. We are a team of passionate researchers and teachers from across the University that help prepare the next generation of health sector professionals in making a difference to New Zealanders' health and wellbeing. There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, click here to read more.

We have recently celebrated our first successful Bachelor of Midwifery cohort. We are ready to take the next steps in continuing to produce strong and resilient midwives for the workforce and looking for someone to lead us on this journey.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Associate Professor Kathy Holloway, Director ) . But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form , please include the position title and reference number (Head of Programme - Midwifery, #329). Please note, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the "CV/Resume" button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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