Ahonuku/Ahorangi | Associate Professor/Professor in Nursing

• Have you got a completed Doctoral qualification in a relevant field?
• Do you have demonstrable evidence of academic leadership and experience in teaching and research?
• Are you an organised leader and relationship builder who enjoys working collaboratively in diverse high performing team?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Ahorangi - Professor/Ahonuku nēhe - Associate Professor in Nursing on a permanent, full-time basis.

Te Pukenga Wai - Faculty of Education, Health and Psychological Sciences is seeking a senior academic to join its growing Te Kura Tātai Hauora - School of Health. Offering a large postgraduate programme including graduate entry nursing, Master’s and Doctoral programmes along with a Bachelor of Midwifery, the School is uniquely located in New Zealand's capital city and maintains strong relationships with national policy and health service stakeholders. 

In this role you will be expected to provide a high level of academic and discipline leadership to the School and University through initiating, implementing, and participating in research, supervision, teaching, curriculum development and industry engagement. 

 Key responsibilities: 

• Provide research leadership within the School. 
• Undertake postgraduate research supervision at Masters and Doctoral level.  
• Provide strategic nursing leadership and teaching into our Doctoral programmes, Master of Health, Master of Nursing Science with advanced practice pathways and graduate entry nursing programme. 
• Provide coaching and mentoring to academic staff.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a highly organised leader and relationship builder, who relishes working collaboratively in diverse high performing teams. You will be a supportive mentor who fosters an environment of collegiality and excellence in the school and beyond. 

The preferred candidate will have:

• A completed Doctoral qualification in a relevant field, or other relevant qualifications commensurate with the seniority of the role. 
• Demonstrable knowledge of how the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi can be effectively upheld in academic and health settings.
• Demonstrated evidence of academic leadership and experience in teaching and research (e.g., mentoring of colleagues, leading research groups, developing and leading innovative initiatives that encourage or enhance student learning, etc).
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the diversity of our student population and expertise with different approaches to teaching methods and practice. 

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

You will contribute to an enthusiastic team of health academics who are active researchers, inspiring teachers and committed to addressing health inequities in Aotearoa and beyond. Importantly, the School has a strong commitment to equity and diversity, and specifically to bicultural practice in research and teaching consistent with the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi. We actively encourage applications from Māori, Pasifika and Indigenous scholars. 

Ahorangi - Professor Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.

Ahonuku nēhe - Associate Professor Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.

Close date for vacancy: 07 September 2025.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Dr Helen Rook (Helen.Rook@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

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