Academic Staff Member

2 days ago

Hutt Valley, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Ten koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera - Welcome to the Open Polytechnic**

**Mo te tunga | About the role**

Are you a passionate psychology educator ready to make a real impact? Join our dynamic team at Open Polytechnic and help learners across Aotearoa achieve their goals through online, distance, flexible learning.

Location: Lower Hutt campus with hybrid work options available.

As an Academic Staff Member, you will:

- **Teach & Inspire**: Deliver engaging online courses using best-practice digital tools and interactive strategies.
- **Shape Curriculum**: Provide expert feedback on course content and assessments to keep them relevant and high-quality.
- **Support Learners**: Offer targeted academic support to help konga thrive.
- **Collaborate & Innovate**: Work closely with fellow educators, mentors, and markers in a supportive team environment.
- **Drive Improvement**: Share insights with Programme Delivery Managers to continuously enhance our programmes.
- **Research & Reflect**: Contribute to research that informs your teaching practice.

**Ng hua o to tomo mai ki a m tou | Why you should join our team**

At Open Polytechnic, we're proud to transform lives through learning. Here's what our kaimahi love:

- Purpose driven work that makes a real difference
- Flexible hybrid working - split your time between campus and home
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised school holiday programme
- Free fitness classes to support your wellbeing
- Great coffee at our onsite café
- A culture that values balance, collaboration and growth.

**Ng pukenga mo te tunga | What you will bring to the role**
- A Master's degree (or higher) in Psychology
- Advanced knowledge in psychological theory and practice, including, mental health and wellbeing, cognitive and biological psychology, educational psychology, and research design and statistical analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging, culturally responsive instruction and support diverse learner needs
- A passion for empowering learners and making education accessible
- Knowledge of M tauranga M ori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and some Te Reo M ori proficiency
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills
- Tech-savvy mindset and willingness to embrace new tools
- A team-first attitude and collaborative spirit

**Mo m tou | About us**

Open Polytechnic is Aotearoa's leading provider of online and distance learning, supporting over 30,000 learners each year. Whether it's Real Estate, Social Work, Construction, or Education - our konga are at the heart of everything we do.

We're proud of our kaimahi and deeply value the contributions of every team member.

**Applications close 11 pm on 10 September 2025.**

**Noho ora mai. Ten koe.

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