Kaiwhakaako (Senior Lecturer/Nurse Practitioner) - School of Nursing

Collaborative and impactful role

New Zealand Nurse Practitioner contributing to the School’s registered Nurse Prescriber and Nurse Practitioner programmes

Great Team Environment

Part-time (0.6FTE), permanent position working at AUT's North Campus (Akoranga)

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works, AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It's a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you'll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration and in the difference the work makes for students, communities and the world.

Our community is stronger because of the role Te Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

The School of Nursing at AUT has recently been established as its own school, recognising the significant impact and achievement of nursing at AUT as part of a wider promotion of clearer school identities and disciplinary alignments (whilst also enhancing faculty-level connectivity and addressing school size disparities).

AUT’s School of Nursing stands out as New Zealand's leading nursing educator and is ranked among the world's 100 (Shanghai Ranking). We have a wonderful community of deeply committed academic scholars, clinical educators and professional colleagues focused on improving health outcomes both within New Zealand and internationally. Guided by Te Aronui (AUT's Te Tiriti framework), our school ensures graduates are not only clinically proficient but also culturally aware. Courses are designed to meet the shifting needs of healthcare and drive progress in patient care through ongoing world-class research. Alongside close industry ties, our strong links to Health New Zealand, hospitals and private practices ensure that our students gain extensive clinical experience. We become a standalone school in 2025; energy is high, and it is a hugely exciting time to consider joining us. The School is part of our dynamic Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences.

To learn more about our Health Sciences departments, please click here: https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/health-sciences

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We have a permanent, part-time (22.5 hours per week) opportunity for a motivated Senior Lecturer/Nurse Practitioner to make significant impact and develop their career in teaching, research and service.  This role will have a specific responsibility for teaching at postgraduate level in an advanced nursing practice programme and will contribute to our Registered Nurse Prescriber and Nurse Practitioner programmes in the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences.

We’re open to expertise across areas relevant to our school and are particularly interested in applicants who will purposefully engage in the co-design and implementation of the post graduate nursing programmes. The School commits to a Te Tiriti curriculum with the successful applicant collaborating to kaupapa Māori and interweaving mātauranga aligned with the competencies of Te Kaunihera Tiaki Niho o Aotearoa. The Kaiwhakaako will contribute to existing mātauranga Māori and be supported to share mahi with other Māori working in this space.

We embrace practice-led, research-informed approaches to teaching for transformative student experiences that uplift communities. Your contributions to programme and course development will support our continuous-improvement focus. You will teach across programmes as assigned by the Head of School and be comfortable using digital resources to enhance learning. You will publish actively in your specialised field/s. Research at AUT is central to our mission, driving innovation, informing teaching and creating real-world impact for communities, industry and society. Over time, successful candidates are expected to seek and attract external research funding, engage with government, business, professional bodies and the community, and contribute to school/faculty activities.

Please see the position description available for more information.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

At AUT, you’ll join a values-led university that supports you to thrive. We offer an excellent research environment with contestable research funds, and with guidance available from senior scholars. Benefit from flexible working, a supportive culture, cultural capability development for all staff, and strong growth opportunities – while advancing your impact through clear career pathways, recognition and research and teaching support. Learn more about our competitive benefits tailored to all staffhttps://www.aut.ac.nz/about/careers-at-aut/working-at-aut/staff-benefits.

About you | Ko wai koe

At AUT, academic staff combine teaching, research and engagement to create meaningful impact. You will work closely with students, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to projects with industry, community and academic partners.

We’re looking for academics with curiosity, energy and openness to new ideas, who are committed to collegiality, cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Indigenous peoples and diverse communities. Experience contributing to Indigenous, equity or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly valued.

The selection criteria sought are

1 Qualification:

Preference will be given to candidates who hold a doctoral-level qualification (PhD, DHSc, DNP)

Master’s qualification

Bachelor of Nursing

Current annual practicing certificate as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing Council of New Zealand

2 Research:

An early career academic will have the basis of a solid research pipeline and a job market paper available.

More experienced candidates will already have a more established research programme and a proven research track record with quality publications and ideally also success in external funding bids).

Evidence of securing or contributing to external research income is desirable. (Senior Lecturers).

3. Teaching:

An early career academic will ideally have at least some previous teaching assistant experience.

More experienced candidates will have previous lecturing experience, evidence of curriculum development and preferably experience supervising Masters and/or PhD students.

4.Equity and Te Aronui

Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and supportive of AUT's Te Aronui journey.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Along with your full academic CV (including a complete list of publications and grant acquisitions): please submit a) a cover letter which explains why this particular role (and AUT) is of interest, andb) a statement addressing how you feel you meet some, or all, of the criteria above.

Along with your full academic CV (including a complete list of publications, if applicable), please also submit:

* a cover letter explaining which specific role is of interest, why AUT and how your experience aligns with some, or all, of theselection criteriawe're seeking above;

Please also submit:

A research statement (1 page max)

Evidence of satisfactory student evaluations and innovation in teaching (2 pages max)

A nominated journal or conference article

Further Information | Pārongo Anō

Start Date: To be agreed upon

Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu:$115,000 - $151,000 per annum (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)

For academic enquiries:Contact: Professor Nicola Carey, Head of School – Nursing-  [email protected]

Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 25th October 2026 at 11:55 pm.

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 96791

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.

With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.