LecturerSenior Lecturer Nursing (Christchurch)

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING TE TARI TAPUHI
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA

About our team Mō te tīma

The University of Otago Department of Nursing Te Tari Tapuhi is ranked in the top 100 nursing schools globally (2022 QS rating). Based in Christchurch it leads postgraduate nursing education and research in the South Island.

The department excels in advanced nursing programmes including the Nurse Practitioner pathway and the graduate entry pre-registration Master of Nursing Science programme. The department has strong links with all of the South Island District Health Boards Primary Health Organisations and other clinical providers.

The role Te mahi

This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the departments excellence in teaching supervision and provision of an enriching student experience.

You will participate in curriculum development reviewing and convening of papers and provide clinical supervision. This position will initiate and contribute to research and participate in the development of evidence-based clinical education and practice in nursing.

Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

The successful candidates must have the following skills and experience:
Registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practicing Certificate or be eligible for registration in New Zealand. If eligible for registration the appointee must gain registration prior to the commencement of the position.
Teaching and supervision experience.
Masters degree minimum.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching a commitment to nursing education and be an active researcher.
Clinical nursing experience particularly in the area of acute care mental health long term conditions or complex care.
Commitment to fostering partnership with Ngā iwi Maori.

Our ideal candidate will have a PhD or currently be undertaking PhD study.

Further details Pūroko

The Department of Nursing has a permanent part-time (0.5 FTE) opportunity available from February/March 2026 based on our Christchurch campus.

The salary range for a Lecturer is $97377 to $114943 and Senior Lecturer is $120494 to $137444. The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate level on either the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer scale based on skills and experience (pro rata).

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 Sunday 15 February 2026.
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 JonesTel:

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