Academic Staff Member - Nursing

Are you passionate about Nursing and Education? We are seeking a dedicated nursing lecturer/Academic Staff Member to join the nursing team and teach the Bachelor of Nursing Degree at NMIT in Nelson for 6 months.

We are looking for a passionate individual with a focus on teaching Health education through all 3 years of study.

You will be part of a collaborative nursing and support team, working together to motivate and empower students on their Bachelor of Nursing pathway. If you're passionate about education and want to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

The key responsibilities for the role are:

Extensive Nursing knowledge
Highly developed communication, organizational, and planning skill's
A student-focused teaching approach that engages and inspires learners
The ability to adapt teaching styles to meet diverse learning needs
A supportive and inclusive attitude, fostering a positive learning environment
Desired:

Experience in curriculum development and tertiary teaching
About you / He kōrero mōu

To be successful in this role you will need:

Registered Nurse with a current APC
Teaching Certificate (or willingness to complete)
Minimum 5 years clinical experience
Previous education experience, either in tertiary education or similar preferred.
Master’s degree in nursing or working towards.
What we offer / Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Excellent work life balance
Flexible work options
Generous leave provisions + additional professional development leave
Wellbeing initiatives such as EAP services + free annual flu vaccinations and eye exams
Central city location + good access to public transport + bike racks and showers + close to other facilities
Awesome staff benefits such as discount on approved study
Modern onsite facilities such as onsite cafeteria / restaurant / sports facilities / library
About NMIT / He kōrero mō Te Whare Wānanga o Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a government owned, NZQA Category One tertiary education institute. It operates four campuses, servicing over 6500 tertiary students from the Nelson and Marlborough regions, and from all over the world. Our promise is 'work-ready, world-ready graduates'

How to apply/ Me pēhea te tuku tono

We accept applications via our online application systems. For a job description, please follow the application link

You must hold the legal right to work in New Zealand

Application close date is midnight on Monday 24th of May 2026