Nursing Principle Academic Staff Member.

at  Ara Institute of Canterbury

NGĀ PŪKENGA ME NGĀ WHEAKO - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• A Master’s degree is required.
• Holds a current APC with the New Zealand Nursing Council.
• Good understanding of the socio-political context of healthcare in NZ.
• An Ara-recognised teaching qualification
• Sound knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in vocational education
• Sound knowledge of equity and its importance in the tertiary sector
• Working knowledge of kaupapa and mātauranga Māori and its application in a tertiary context
• Ability to provide professional leadership and act as a role model.
• Embraces Ara values/ mātāpono and kaupapa.
• Works collaboratively and co-operatively and contributes positively to teams.
• Nationally or internationally recognised reputation.
• Experience in and proven ability to provide leadership.
• Highly developed leadership and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to foster productive relationships within the health sector and other external stakeholders.

MŌ MĀTOU - ABOUT US

Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners’ success.
As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

TONO INĀIANEI - APPLY NOW

We accept applications via our online application system. For a job description and/or to apply online please visit http://www.ara.ac.nz/about-us/work-at-ara.

To provide professional leadership and oversight of teaching staff and will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of programmes meets the outcomes contained within the programme documents and meets or exceeds student and industry expectations.

The position requires the incumbent to:

• Assist the Head of Department and other departmental Managers in planning as required.
• Manage the day-to-day activities required to deliver on the strategic and operational objectives in respect of academic components and matters of programmes offered in the department.
• Assist in in the planning of learner experiences, staff workload and resource allocation.
• Assist the departmental leadership team to assure academic quality, compliance and to develop capability.
• Commitment to support initiatives aimed at raising achievement of Māori and underserved communities.