Pūkenga | Lecturer in Midwifery

• Do you have an interest in a permanent, full-time opportunity?
• Are you a registered midwife with a current MCNZ practicing certificate?
• Have you got experience teaching in midwifery at a pre-registrational/tertiary level?

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for an experienced midwifery clinician and career academic for the role of Pūkenga - Lecturer in Midwifery to join Te Kura Tapuhi Hauora - School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Practice . You will be expected to teach into the Bachelor of Midwifery and the Master of Health (Midwifery) programmes as well as continuing to build upon your teaching expertise and teach across all three trimesters of the university calendar. In addition, you support research in the School, and to provide supervisory support to the School’s growing research programme.

Key Responsibilities:

Commitment to teaching and learning as evidenced by:

• Teaching in the Bachelor of Midwifery Programme within Te Kura Tapuhi Hauora - The School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Practice.
• Play an active role in the development of taught content in the undergraduate Bachelor of Midwifery Programme within Te Kura Tapuhi Hauora - The School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Practice, including on-going regular curriculum reviews of module content and materials and contribution to learning and teaching strategy.
• Contribute to the development of the school’s wider academic and strategic direction and planning.
• Engage in professional development that leads to enhanced teaching practice and inclusion of practitioner perspectives.
• Contribute to the School’s engagement with stakeholders, particularly in respect of health agencies, including with government, district heath boards and partners relevant to our capital city location.

Undertaking impactful research and scholarship that:

• Engages constructively and productively with colleagues within and outside the University.
• Is evidenced by a range of activities (e.g., building positive relationships with communities and relevant organisations, publishing in international and domestic journals, research funding, community engagement and outreach).
• Successfully attracts and supports research students into the discipline of midwifery.

You will be an enthusiastic teacher, with a doctoral degree in a relevant field and experience commensurate with the level of appointment. The following attributes are essential.

You are:

• A registered midwife with a current MCNZ practicing certificate.
• A completed or commenced doctoral degree in a relevant field, or other relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.

Demonstrated evidence of:

• Successful teaching in midwifery at pre-registration/tertiary level.
• Developing skill with a range of pedagogies and technologies.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Evidence of commitment to the use of technology and innovation to enhance teaching practice.

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

Te Wāhanga Tātai Hauora - Wellington Faculty of Health is the newest Faculty at Te Herenga Waka, established in 2017. We are a team of passionate researchers and teachers from across the University that help prepare the next generation of health sector professionals in making a difference to New Zealanders’ health and wellbeing. We value collaboration, innovative thinking, excellence in teaching, and critical and transformational engagement. We are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and implementing the University’s Māori strategic outcomes framework “Mai i te Iho ki te Pae”, and to the success of Māori and Pasifika students.

Close Date for Vacancy: 28 June 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Robyn Maude ([email protected] ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form , please include the position title and reference number (Lecturer in Midwifery, #1428). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.