Karyn Madden
Invercargill
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced nursing academic leader with a passion for driving academic excellence and organisational growth. Demonstrates a strong focus on cultural awareness, fostering team collaboration, stakeholder and student engagement, and achieving success. Well-versed in curriculum development, strategic planning, and student-centered learning. Known for adaptive leadership and effective communication, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged and supported throughout the academic journey.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Head of School of Nursing
Southern Institute of Technology
06.2023 - Current
- Current Programme Manager Positions
- Developed a positive nursing culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.
- Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
- Compliance auditing for NZQA and NCNZ
- Strong leadership & communication strategies
- Currently writing, developing and implementing both the Bachelor of Nursing Degree Curriculum & NZ Diploma of Enrolled Nursing
- Proven leadership of both Staff & Student management
- Experienced Academic Nursing Educator
- Extensive knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Matauranga Maori, Kawa Whakaruruhau & Tikanga
- Excellent communication & engagement with industry
- Research Activve - PhD Candidate
Programme Manager – Bachelor of Nursing Year 2 and 3 & Post Grad Programme Manager
Southern Institute of Technology
01.2018 - Current
- Higher duty role involving academic board, TLBOS for other departments, NETS
Nurse Educator
Southern Institute of Technology
01.2014 - Current
RN, IC Nurse, DSU, PACU Nurse
Southern Cross Invercargill
01.2005 - 01.2014
RN
Longwood Lifestyle Village
01.2005 - 06.2005
Education
PhD -
Western Sydney University
Sydney12.2025
Level 3 Tikanga -
Te WanangaAotearoa
Te Wananga O Aotearoa01.2024
Masters of Nursing -
EIT
Eastern Institute Of Technology01.2018
MN 9.490 Masterate Thesis -
EIT
Eastern Institute Of Technology01.2017
MN 8.423 Operational Management -
EIT
Eastern Institute Of Technology01.2016
Diploma in Adult Teaching & Learning -
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill01.2015
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science -
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill01.2013
Certificate in Infection Control -
Waiariki Institute of Technology
Online01.2008
Bachelor of Nursing -
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill01.2004
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Compliance Management
- Strategic Development
- Support for Staff and Students
- Cultural Awareness
- Visionary Leadership Skills
- Accreditation Oversight
- Effective Team Leadership
- Financial management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Staff Management
- Research Engagement Expertise
Current Enrolment
- PhD, Western Sydney University Australia, , Aiming for Late 2025 Submission
- Level 3 Tikanga, Te Wananga, due to commence Level 4 Tikanga in May 2025
Affiliations
NZNO IC division, Member of NETS, NETS treasurer
Scholarly Research Interests
- Currently completing Hermenutic Phenomenological Research and Autoethnographic research
Research Outputs
11/01/18, Value of e-portfolios for transition nursing students, Paper presented at New Zealand Nursing Organisation Nursing Research Forum, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Current Position
Nurse Educator, Bachelor of Nursing Programme Manager Year Two, Bachelor of Nursing Programme Manager Year Three, Post-grad programme Manager, Head of Nursing (Acting) since 2023, Member of NETS
Publications
- Multiple research outputs - available upon request
Personal Information
Registration Number: 159684
Timeline
Acting Head of School of Nursing
Southern Institute of Technology
06.2023 - Current
Programme Manager – Bachelor of Nursing Year 2 and 3 & Post Grad Programme Manager
Southern Institute of Technology
01.2018 - Current
Nurse Educator
Southern Institute of Technology
01.2014 - Current
RN
Longwood Lifestyle Village
01.2005 - 06.2005
RN, IC Nurse, DSU, PACU Nurse
Southern Cross Invercargill
01.2005 - 01.2014
PhD -
Western Sydney University
Level 3 Tikanga -
Te WanangaAotearoa
Masters of Nursing -
EIT
MN 9.490 Masterate Thesis -
EIT
MN 8.423 Operational Management -
EIT
Diploma in Adult Teaching & Learning -
Southern Institute of Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science -
Southern Institute of Technology
Certificate in Infection Control -
Waiariki Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Nursing -
Southern Institute of Technology
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