Head of Programme - Midwifery

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Head of Programme - Midwifery

• Location: Newtown
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Tue Jan 30 00:47:42 2024
• Ref: 329

• Are you registered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand with relevant qualifications and knowledge to commensurate with the seniority of the role?
• Do you have an interest in effectively managing staff and operational activities in line with policies and procedures?
• Have you got previous experience teaching to a high standard in a relevant field at tertiary level?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Head of Programme – Midwifery. The role of Head of Programme for Midwifery works closely with School Director to plan for the Midwifery programmes future and effectively managing its people, resources, learning and teaching and research programmes, including quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff are managed effectively, and operational activities are managed in line with Te Herenga Waka policies and procedures.
• Achieves excellence in learning, teaching and research that is aligned with broader University and Faculty goals.
• Supports the leadership and management of the school.
• Effectively meets human resourcing, operational and financial targets.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The incumbent will be an enthusiastic teacher and leader, with a PhD or Professional Doctorate in a relevant field and experience commensurate with the level of appointment. The following attributes are essential:

Key Requirements:

• A completed PhD or Professional Doctorate in a relevant field, or other relevant qualifications commensurate with the seniority of the role.
• Registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and at least 5 years midwifery experience.
• Demonstrated evidence of a high standard of teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level.
• Outstanding people and communication skills including the ability to adjust to different audiences.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• An established research platform.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Te Wāhanga Tātai Hauora Wellington Faculty of Health is the newest Faculty at Te Herenga Waka, established in 2017. We are a team of passionate researchers and teachers from across the University that help prepare the next generation of health sector professionals in making a difference to New Zealanders’ health and wellbeing. We value collaboration, innovative thinking, excellence in teaching, and critical and transformational engagement. We are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and implementing the University’s Māori strategic outcomes framework “Mai i te Iho ki te Pae”, and to the success of Māori and Pasifika students.

We have recently celebrated our first successful Bachelor of Midwifery cohort; graduating this coming May 2024. We are ready to take the next steps in continuing to produce strong and resilient midwives for the workforce and looking for someone to lead us on this journey.

A competitive allowance will be offered to the successful candidate for this position.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 15 March 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Associate Professor Kathy Holloway ([email protected] ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form . Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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