Midwifery Kaiako - Lecturer
Three Permanent Part-time Positions:
- 0.4 FTE Wellington
- 0.6 FTE Anywhere in North Island
- 0.4 FTE Dunedin or North Island
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all.
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
Our Bachelor of Midwifery programme enables ākonga (learners) to remain at home with their whānau and undertake the majority of their study in their own geographical area through a blended delivery model of education. Ākonga are grouped into ‘satellites’ throughout the lower North Island/Te Ika-a-Maui and lower South Island/Te Waipounamu where we employ local midwives as Kaiako with responsibility for student support, teaching, assessment, liaison with local midwives and maternity services, and as members of the wider midwifery teaching team.
The positions available are part-time. The roles can be combined. Please indicate your preferred FTE in your application.
· 0.4 FTE Lecturer/Kaiako: Wellington
Based in Wellington, you will teach on our Bachelor of Midwifery programme. As a Kaiako/Lecturer you will be responsible for co-ordination of ākonga learning and practice in the region. You will meet with a small hui ākonga (tutorial group) of Year 1 and/or Year 2 ākonga for three hours/ hui group per week. During hui ākonga, learners debrief their practice experiences, practice skills, and receive support and pastoral care. Learner assessment is part of this role. There may also be other teaching duties to support intensive block/ wānanga sessions during the year.
· 0.6 FTE Lecturer/Kaiako
You will teach on the Bachelor of Midwifery programme. Ideally, you will be based in the North Island however other applicants will also be considered.
· 0.4 FTE Lecturer
We are looking for a passionate and visionary educator to lead engaging face-to-face wānanga and create dynamic online learning experiences, weaving Te Ao Māori throughout the curriculum to empower and transform. Ideally, you will be a midwife based in the lower North Island or Dunedin, but we welcome applications from those who are not midwives. Co-facilitation and strong support will be provided to ensure your success.
This role focuses on Te Ao Māori and includes teaching and developing high-quality resources for three courses within the Unified Bachelor of Midwifery programme:
Year 1: Te Tiriti ō Waitangi & Midwifery Practice and Introduction to Te Ao Māori
Year 2: Hauora Māori
This is your opportunity to shape the future of midwifery education. If you are ready to inspire, innovate, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will hold a current Annual Practising Certificate with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and have extensive midwifery practice experience. A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage, as would teaching experience, computer literacy, and familiarity/experience with E-learning. There is an expectation that you are actively involved in the wider midwifery profession in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Support will be given to you however you will be confident in assessing student needs, developing individual learning plans, lesson planning and moderation.
Key to your success in this role will be your motivation and desire to be part of the development of future midwives to practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are looking for someone who:
Ø is effective in their knowledge and practice on how kawa whakaruruhau | cultural safety can be demonstrated as a kahu pōkai | Midwife in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.
Ø is committed to help ākonga learn, with an appreciation of and understanding of diverse learning needs
Ø will be an effective Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, by your knowledge of Te Ao Māori, and supporting the values and tikaka of mana whenua throughout your mahi
Ø possesses excellent communication skills with a natural ability to engage and build relationships especially maintaining mana whenua connections
Ø has experience in research would be an advantage
Ø has a tertiary teaching qualification or a willingness to undertake training in this area.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact Vanya Thurston 0800 762 786 or vanya.thurston@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 14 January 2026.
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