Nursing Education Lecturer

5 days ago

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand UCOL Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

UCOL

Education

  • Full Time
  • Application Closes 16 Nov 2025
  • Manawatu - Palmerston North
  • Nursing Instructor and Teacher, Postsecondary

Experienced registered nurse sought to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing education to the future nursing workforce of Aotearoa New Zealand

Kia hiwa ra

UCOL is a tertiary education provider with campuses in Manawatū, Whanganui, Horowhenua and the Wairarapa. We provide a supportive employment environment for our kaimahi (staff) and value the rich cultures represented within the communities we serve through providing contemporary, evidence- based, education to our ākonga (learners).

Te āheinga: The Opportunity

The School of Nursing has state-of-the art teaching facilities, run by staff with extensive clinical and academic experience. Our focus is on ensuring that ākonga undertaking the Bachelor of Nursing programme are fully equipped and work-ready to meet the demands of the ever-changing healthcare environment. UCOL's School of Nursing delivers quality programmes in a in a holistic, supportive environment based on Te Whare Tapa Whā.

We are seeking an exceptional registered nurse to join our highly motivated and supportive team in providing nursing education to the future nursing workforce of Aotearoa New Zealand. As a Lecturer, Nurse Education, you will provide evidence-based clinical teaching for the Bachelor of Nursing programme, supporting ākonga to demonstrate the Nursing Council of New Zealand Standards of Competence. You will be an active contributor to the development and delivery of the programme. You will teach ākonga in the simulation lab, in the classroom, and within clinical settings. In addition to this, you will be supported to gain a New Zealand certificate in adult and tertiary teaching qualification, and to undertake post-graduate studies.

There is the opportunity for a full-time, permanent position, based in Palmerston North. Part-time applicants will also be considered. Competitive salary, subject to qualifications and experience.

He korero mōu: About you

  • You have at least three years Registered Nurse registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand

  • You are culturally competent and are committed to working in a manner which upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

  • You have a passion for sharing your clinical knowledge and expertise

  • You are looking for the next exciting step in your nursing career pathway

  • You are wanting to make a real difference to the future of New Zealand's nursing workforce

  • You are comfortable working with students

  • You are a team player who can confidently take the initiative, and work independently

  • You are highly motivated, dynamic and engaging

  • You want to join a supportive and solution-focused team of like-minded professionals

. You are ideally working towards, or have completed, a higher nursing qualification

Benefits:

  • Access to professional development opportunities, including supported post-graduate learning

. Annual professional development leave

  • Flexible working arrangements and part-time work options

  • Concessions on UCOL delivered programmes for staff and immediate family members

  • Financial contributions to eye checks and eyewear

  • Five weeks annual leave, plus statutory holidays and two additional education holiday days

About UCOL: UCOL government-funded Institute of Technology, with campuses in Manawatū, Whanganui, Levin, Masterton. Focused on vocational education, training and research, UCOL works with local communities and industries to connect 6,000 ākonga each year through a wide range of Programmes, including certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate qualifications.

Applications close Sunday 2nd November 2025

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