Head Of Nursing

Be at the forefront of vocational educationLead Ara's largest academic portfolioChampion academic excellence,integrity, and industry connections

TheHead of Nursing will be at the forefront of vocational education by leading the largest academic portfolio and overseeing the delivery of high-quality nursing education.At the core of our work is a commitment to ensure programmes align with national and international nursing standards, fostering academic excellence, professional integrity, and strong industry connections.

The Head of Nursing is a member of the faculty leadership team and will maintain key relationships with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and other health sector stakeholders, ensuring Ara's nursing qualifications meet accreditation requirements and industry expectations.

The Nursing portfolio is a flagship of Ara's health-related offerings, housing the Bachelor of Nursing (BN)programme,enrolled nursing and various sub-degree nursing-related programmes and training opportunities.The Nursing portfolio is a key component of Ara's contribution to theTePapa Hauora Health Precinct.

It plays an important role in strengthening ongoing working relationships with Precinct partners, effectively meeting the health workforce training needs of the Canterbury, South Canterbury and West Coast regions.

The incoming Head of Nursingwill have the opportunity to engage learners while their ability to improve outcomes will be valued, supported and developed along with their understanding and application ofkaupapaandmataurangaMaori to support therealisationofTeTiriti o Waitangi, and our shared vision of transforming lives through education.

Qualifications

Master's degree in nursing or a health-related fieldRegistered Nurse holding (and maintaining) a current practicing certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand

Experience required

Significant experience in nursing, nursing education, academic leadership and qualification development, and sound knowledge and experience in the New Zealand vocational education sectorStrong understanding of the Nursing Council of New Zealand's accreditation and regulatory requirementsDemonstrated ability to engage with health sector stakeholders and build strategic partnershipsExperience in leading teams, managing budgets, and driving quality improvement initiativesCommitment to equity, inclusivity, and theTeTiriti o Waitangi principles in education and healthcareFamiliarity with contemporary learning technologies, digital platforms, and innovative teaching methodologiesDemonstrated expertise in the oversight and implementation of projects and / or programmesStrong understanding of adult learning principles, assessment methodologies and accreditation and quality assurance frameworksExperience in the development and delivery of high-quality education products, with a focus on equity and holistic assessmentAble to competently plan, budget, negotiate, manage and be accountable for resources and resource deployment and utilisation to achieve required outputs and outcomesStrength in using sophisticated administrative processes and management information associated with complex environmentsExperience in fostering strong industry, community, and iwi-Maori partnershipsDemonstrated appreciation of the necessity for working with existing processes and standards while being prepared to question them at appropriate times and placesFundamentally understands and applies the principles of continuous improvement in all activitiesDemonstrated knowledge of technology anditspotential including being digitally literate in Office systems and able to quickly learn and applyAraspecific electronic systemsDemonstrated knowledge of health and safety management practicesExcellent report writing skills and understanding of different audiences and writing styles

Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division ofTePukenga(Ara), 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 business division ofTePukenga, Ara is committed to giving effect toTeTiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Maori learners and their whanau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Maori communities throughout our catchment (including Maori employers).

To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ararecognisesthe need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across ourorganisation.

We accept applications via our online application system.

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Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

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