Bachelor of Nursing Māori Programme Lead

Bachelor of Nursing Maaori Programme Lead (Te Tohu Paetahi Tikanga Rangatira aa-Tapuhi)

Te Puea Heerangi's whakatauaki:

"Mehemea ka moemoeā ahau, ko ahau anake. Mehemea ka moemoeā tātou, ka taea e tātou. If I dream, I dream alone. If we dream together, we shall achieve."

• Permanent role
• 9 weeks leave
• Manukau City

Are you a passionate nursing educator ready to take your first step into leadership? Do you want to be mentored by experienced leaders while contributing to the success of Maaori nursing students?

If your answer is yes, Te Whare Takiura o Manukau (MIT) invites you to join our School of Nursing in a role designed to grow your leadership potential while making a meaningful impact.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong foundation in nursing education and a commitment to Hauora Maaori to begin their leadership journey. You'll work alongside senior leaders, contribute to programme development, and be supported to grow into a future leader in nursing education.

What You'll Do

• Support teaching and learning: Co-lead and contribute to the design of innovative nursing education programmes.
• Grow into leadership: Receive mentorship while gradually taking on leadership responsibilities across programme development.
• Collaborate and influence: Work with diverse teams to shape culturally responsive and industry-relevant curricula.
• Champion Hauora Maaori: Contribute to initiatives that improve Maaori health outcomes through education and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of nursing programmes and curricula aligned with strategic goals.
• Coordinate timelines and contribute to the delivery of robust academic content.
• Provide peer support and guidance to programme teams, with mentorship from senior leaders.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to prioritise course development.
• Promote a culture of reflection, growth, and accountability.
• Contribute to reporting and analytics that inform programme decisions.

Apply now and be part of this transformative journey for Māori nursing, health and education.

Ahurea - Culture

At MIT you will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve. We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do. If you are excited by the role and feel you would fit well into our organisation, we would love to hear from you.

"Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti o Waitangi." We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

MIT is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our akōnga (students) and the rich cultures represented within the local community we serve. We know how important it is for our akōnga and staff to have their culture and values reflected in our way of working and in the people, we recruit. To support this, MIT seeks to grow the number of Maaori and Pasifika staff across our Institute and gives recognition to applicants who demonstrate Maaori and/or Pasifika cultural knowledge and skills.

Me pēwhea te tono - How to Apply

For a copy of the Job Description or to apply visit

If you would like any further information please contact Shallu Tokas, People and Culture,

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews may commence prior to the close date, Sunday, 4 January 2026. Depending on the quality of applications for this role, the closing date for applications may be brought forward. So, don't delay, apply now Kia kaha e hoa ma, tono mai