Kia hiwa rā!
At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.
Te āheinga: The opportunity
This role offers a dynamic and supportive environment to make a meaningful impact on student success and clinical education.
- Supportive Environment: Work closely with the Clinical Placements Coordinator and healthcare lecturers.
- Administrative Leadership: Develop and implement tracking systems for student placements and progress.
- Manage information and logistics for student clinical hours.
- Agreement Management: Oversee clinical contracts and service agreements.
- Student Progress Oversight: Track student progress, manage enrolments, and support at-risk students.
- State Exam Support: Assist students with Nursing Council applications and clinical transcripts.
- Access and Logins: Coordinate access cards and logins for clinical placements.
This role is a permanent part-time position, comprising 18.75 hours per week.
Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the role.
He kōrero mōu: About you
You'll have:
- Demonstrated experience in organizing complex placement management within a diverse environment
- Advanced interpersonal skills with ability to interpret individual needs against business needs
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Strong communicator in both written and verbal formats
- Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to limited supervision requiring independent decision making
- Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders
- An understanding or desire to learn te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of kaupapa Māori
- Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical components of practice nursing education
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods within a clinical education setting
Tā mātau rourou: What we offer
Benefits of working at Unitec in the Nursing School include working as a member of a committed and supportive team of administrators, nurse lecturers/clinical teachers while still engaging with the clinical areas.
Other benefits include Campus car parking that is accessible and currently costs $4 per day.
In general, we can influence the community of Waitakere through the support/training of nursing students who will then be able to support the maintenance of physical/mental/emotional health for people in Waitakere and wider communities. Health New Zealand requires more Registered Nurses to be trained and committed to the Waitakere community to ensure that there are sufficient resources to support the growing healthcare needs in this area.
Tono mai: How to Apply
To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.
Apply now including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are interested and how you meet the requirements for the role. Application will close on 22nd of September 2025 at 11:59 pm.
Please note: We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply.
Unitec is a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Disclaimer: This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi whose roles have been impacted by a recent change process. As a result, preference and priority will be given to affected kaimahi in the assessment of applications.
Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
