Kaiwhakaako (Senior Lecturer/Nurse Practitioner)
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 AUTs 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).
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 staff.
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 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, and
b) 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 the selection criteria we'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 nicola.carey@aut.ac.nz
Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 25th October 2026 at 11:55 pm.
Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 96791
Please apply directly through the link: https://careers.aut.ac.nz/jobdetails?ajid=uCY9e
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Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi
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