Clinical Manager (Nursing)
About the Role:
UCOL has been delivering nurse education programmes for over 30 years, and this is an exciting time to join our nurse education team. We are experiencing very high ākonga (student) demand and are currently developing a contemporary and innovative curriculum to meet the needs of Aotearoa New Zealand’s diverse health consumers. UCOL’s School of Nursing delivers quality programmes in a in a holistic, supportive environment based on Te Whare Tapa Whā. The Clinical Manager, alongside other Nursing Management roles, is responsible for ensuring UCOL’s Nursing education programmes comply with Nursing Council NZ Nursing Education Programme Standards. This role provides is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the education of the future nursing workforce, through working with key health stakeholders across the Manawatu, Whanganui, Horowhenua, and Wairarapa regions (and neighbouring regions as required) to source clinical placement opportunities and ensure quality experiences for our students.
This Clinical Manager role is full time and will be predominately based at our Manawatu Campus but will have oversight and responsibilities related to clinical placements for students studying across our three nursing delivery sights (Manawatu, Whanganui & Wairarapa).
The role provides high quality management and organisational planning and oversight of clinical teaching and learning in the Nursing clinical environment (including within the clinical placement, laboratory and simulation environments), in collaboration with our industry partners, to enable students to gain an understanding of, and ability to apply, their knowledge and skills to meet the clinical requirements of the curriculum and industry registration.
Key attributes for this role include;
- Must hold a Current Practicing Certificate as a Registered with Nursing Council of New Zealand.
- Have a relevant tertiary qualification, preferably at Postgraduate Level, in Nursing, Health, or Health Management related fields
- Ideally have leadership and applied management experience
- Demonstrate the ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within the Nursing/Health areas
- Strong organisation, analytical, planning and evaluation skills
- Experience working with students/clients from variation backgrounds and cultures
- Experience within the tertiary environment or clinical supervision/education would be an advantage
Bring your management and leadership skills, energy, creativity, and passion to help us meet the current and future needs of our regions, and work with us to be the best nursing education provider in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Position requirements
The attached job description provides a comprehensive overview of the position and required qualifications.
Applicants for this position must have a New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa. A current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) is also required. Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; including completing a New Zealand Police Vetting as part of the Children's Act 2014.
About UCOL
UCOL government-funded Institute of Technology, with main campuses in Manawatū, Whanganui, Masterton. Focused on vocational education, training and research, UCOL works with local communities and industries to connect 6,000 ākonga each year through a wide range of Programmes, including certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate qualifications.
Please note: We will be reviewing applications as they are received and encourage early applications. The advert may close early if the ideal applicant is selected.
Applications close: Sunday 15th March 2026
Please contact UCOL People and Culture: peopleandculture@ucol.ac.nz if you have any questions.
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