Academic Portfolio Manager - Nursing
About UCOL
UCOL Te Pūkenga is a government-funded Institute of Technology, with campuses in Manawatū, Whanganui, Levin, Masterton and Region 3. Focused on vocational education, training and research, UCOL works with local communities and industries to connect 6,500 ākonga each year through a wide range of Programmes, including certificates, diplomas and post grad.
UCOL Te Pūkenga, New Zealand’s largest tertiary education provider, and globally, the 30th largest provider of vocational education. Together, we aim to provide excellent quality education opportunities that support learners, employers and communities to gain the skills, knowledge and capabilities Aotearoa needs now and for the future.
Across the country, approximately 280,000 people are participating in some form of vocational education and training, supported by about 10,000 full time kaimahi.
About the role
The Kaupapa of this role is to lead and manage a team of academic and technical staff teaching in Whanganui and Manawatū across one or more Programmes within the Portfolio, and is responsible for ensuring a high standard of teaching and learning, including high quality learning resources, for students. The Academic Portfolio Manager is responsible for providing management and leadership in developing a strong and viable Portfolio of Programmes which focuses on enhancing student outcomes and experiences and profiles UCOL’s reputations with industry, employers and regional communities.
This position leads and implements Portfolio development and leads initiatives relating to the achievement of all Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Educational Performance Indicators (EPI’s).
The successful applicant will be responsible for working collaboratively with other academic leaders across UCOL Te Pūkenga, to ensure the quality assurance and continuous improvement of Programmes delivered to meet the needs of ākonga. UCOL, employers, iwi and New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) standards. Overseeing the financial and business performance of the programmes they are accountable for that ensures the viability of all programmes is a key function of the role.
We want your strong management and leadership skills, energy, creativity, passion and intelligence. Help us meet the needs of our region. Work with us to be the best of the best. Join the UCOL Whanau and, together, let’s deliver a bigger, brighter and better future.
The attached Job Description gives applicants a comprehensive understanding of the position and qualifications. Essential is a current Practicing Certificate as a Registered Nurse New Zealand.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; including completing a New Zealand Police Vetting as part of the Children's Act 2014.
Please note closing date to apply for this role is 24 August 2025.