Professional Practice FellowSenior Professional Practice Fellow Faculty of Health Professional Programmes

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING TE TARI TAPUHI
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO CHRISTCHURCH ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA ŌTAUTAHI

The Department of Nursing at the University of Otago Christchurch is ranked in the top 150 nursing schools in the world (QS rating 2025). The University of Otago is renowned for its excellence in teaching excellence in research and outstanding support staff all of whom contribute to making it a great place to work.

The role/Te mahi

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and leadership of an expanding programme in Nursing Studies including specialty postgraduate courses Masters degrees (with pathway to Nurse Practitioner) and PhD research.

Professional Practice Fellows support teaching across a range of papers or in clinical settings to post-graduate level in the professional area of specialisation.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and will be committed to advancing nursing education and research.

Applications are especially sought from Nurse Practitioners with extensive clinical experience.

Candidates should be registered as a Nurse Practitioner with a current Annual Practicing Certificate or be eligible for registration in New Zealand with extensive clinical academic and research experience.

Further details/Pūroko

Joint clinical positions will be considered where applicants maintain research consultative and/or clinical specialty.

This is a permanent part time (0.3FTE) role located in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

The salary range for a Professional Practice Fellow is $105665 to $114943) or $120495 to $137444 per annum pro rata for Senior Professional Practice Fellows. Appointment will be made on the appropriate scale and level based on qualifications and experience.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Virginia Jones Head of Department Department of Nursing University of Otago Christchurch via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button.

Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Monday 5 January 2026.

Applications will be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Note: As a part-time position the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Dr Virginia Jones

Position details: Senior Professional Practice Fellow

Position details: Professional Practice Fellow

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