Senior Lecturer in Midwifery | Hamilton

• Contribute to the development and delivery of our new graduate-entry Midwifery programme

• Do you have a vision for fairer and better health outcomes in Aotearoa?

• 5 weeks annual leave + competitive superannuation + other great benefits

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the teaching, postgraduate supervision and administration requirements of the Division, maintain and develop original scholarship and research, and undertake professional/community/iwi service activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

You will be involved in the preparation and facilitation of research-informed learning using a wānanga approach, conduct and/or coordinate tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, or workshops. You will additionally contribute to or be responsible for paper coordination and delivery. This includes administration; initiating and developing material; appraisal, review and evaluation of programmes and papers; development of the curriculum; developing and delivering online papers, where appropriate; and updating teaching resources and materials.

There may be more than one appointment made to this position. Salary will be in the range of $107,177 to $140,599 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description here.  For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Dr Elizabeth James, at elizabeth.james@waikato.ac.nz. For more information about Division of Health see our website here.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You possess postgraduate qualification in midwifery or a relevant field (e.g. health science). You are registered with Te Tatau o te Whare Kahu | Midwifery Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (with no restrictions) and possess a minimum of five years of recent practice experience as a Registered Midwife. 

You have demonstrated success in teaching, including the ability to facilitate learning and conduct small group seminars and tutorials effectively. You are further committed to using innovative teaching methods and materials e.g. distance delivery techniques, team teaching skills, and teaching in clinical practice.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? 

We are the Division of Health and we’re passionate about research and teaching that leads to better and fairer health outcomes in Aotearoa, so that everyone thrives. We are committed to addressing health inequities and preventable diseases, with a particular focus on improving Māori and Pacific health outcomes. As a division, we are in a strong growth phase, with additional taught programmes and research activities being established in close collaboration with external stakeholders.

Our values are:

• Tōkeke – Equity is at the heart of everything we do

• Whakapiki ngātahi – Together we strive for better

• Whaitake – We’re relevant and practical

We also stand proudly behind our University moto, Ko Te Tangata – For the People. 

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. We have internationally recognised leadership and strength in Kaupapa Māori research and teaching. We are the university with the highest proportion of Māori students, enabling you to make a significant difference for Māori.  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. All applications must be made online emailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants need to be legally allowed 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 September 26, 2024

Requisition Number 1001923