Clinical Academic Nursing

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are seeking passionate and experienced Registered Nurses to contribute to the education, mentoring, and pastoral care of students in our nursing programmes. These roles offer the opportunity to maintain clinical currency through structured practice, while fostering a seamless integration between clinical expertise and academic learning. Successful candidates will ensure students receive education grounded in contemporary clinical realities, preparing them for a rewarding career in healthcare.

Multiple positions are available, offering flexibility in hours of work, across our campuses.

The salary for this position ranges from $114,025 to $121,444 per annum (pro-rata), depending on the skills, knowledge, and experience the successful candidate brings to the role. These part-time positions range from 0.6 to 0.9 FTE (22.5–33.75 hours per week) and will be negotiated with each applicant. Placement requirements will be aligned to teaching responsibilities. This role will be based at either Hamilton or Tauranga Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jewel Barlow-Armstrong, Student Experience and Clinical Learning Lead, All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You are an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse with NZ registration and a current practicing certificate. You will have a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing or are working towards this. You bring extensive clinical experience and a strong record in teaching and clinical supervision, with expertise in areas such as Primary Health, Māori and Pacific Health, Mental Health, or Acute Care. You are confident in communicating effectively with students and staff, contributing to programme administration, and applying ICT and innovative teaching methods to support learning.

You are a collaborative, proactive, and professional team member who can work autonomously, thrives under pressure and responds sensitively to diverse student and staff needs. You are committed to academic and clinical excellence, support equal opportunity, and will uphold the University’s partnership with Māori, guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You are motivated to inspire the next generation of health professionals while maintaining your own clinical currency.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At the University of Waikato, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be just the right person for this or for another opportunity in our team.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

The Division of Health is committed to addressing health inequities and preventable conditions, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for Māori and Pacific communities. It advances equitable health outcomes across Aotearoa through innovative research and high-quality teaching in Biomedical Sciences, Health Promotion, Healthy Active Living, Human Performance Science, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Sport Development and Coaching. In 2028, the Division of Health will welcome the inaugural cohort of students to the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine (NZGSM).

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close

on Tuesday 25th November 2025

Requisition number : #J-18808-Ljbffr