Job Description
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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, 2026). 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 $105,665 to $114,943) or $120,495 to $137,444 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
Applications quoting reference number 2501793 will 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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Location: About Christchurch
Primary Location
NZL-SI-Christchurch
Employment Status
Permanent
Salary Level and Range
Senior Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow 3 ($105,665 to $114,943) or 4 ($120,495 to $137,444)
Organisation
Nursing
Job Function
Teaching
