Academic Partner

**_Permanent Part - time opportunity_**: - **_ 26 hours per week_**: - **_ East Tamaki_** **_ Are you passionate about tertiary education and ensuring high-quality outcomes for learners?_** - If you value collaboration with others and enjoy working on key areas such as Quality, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement then this is an opportunity not to be missed. Manukau Institute of Technology has an outstanding opportunity for an effective individual to collaborate in a supportive, target driven environment as an Academic Partner, with MIT's Academic Centre._ **E pā ana ki Te Whare Takiura o Manukau - Ngaahi me'a fekau'aki mo e Ako'anga Fakatekinikale 'o Manukau - About MIT** We are passionate, we are genuine, we are honest and we care for others in order to nurture their ability to achieve - Manaakitanga - We are Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT recognises the special obligation we have to serve the people, communities and employers of South Auckland and that achieving excellence in tertiary education is critical to both our mission and to the future economic and social prosperity of NZ. **E pā ana ki te tūranga - Tuanga tatara i te angaanga - About the role** Reporting to the Head of Academic Quality, the Academic Partner is an integral member of the team working with peers to support academic staff to design and produce high-calibre, current, pedagogically sound, and student-focused centred learning resources that support digital learning needs of the institute. The successful applicant will primarily lead and model quality processes, building a culture of simplification, standardisation and continuous improvement. **Your key skills and experience**: - A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role - Advanced information technology skills necessary to undertake all aspects of learning development delivery - Demonstrable expertise in the features and capabilities of LMS - Successful track record in curriculum design and development: In a blended/e-learning environment, Knowledge of instructional design principles (key), assessment design and integrating strategies to support Maori, Pasifika and Under 25s - Understanding of curriculum and learning design principles and underpinning pedagogy - Experience working in an integrated, culturally responsive, collaborative environment - Previous experience in the New Zealand tertiary and/or education sector desirable - An advanced qualification in teacher education, preferably tertiary - An advanced qualification in eLearning, instructional design or other related areas **Ahurea - Anga fakafonua - Culture**: At MIT you will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve. We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do. If you are excited by the role and feel you would fit well into our organisation, we would love to hear from you. - "Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi." _We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. MIT is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our ākonga (students) and the rich cultures represented within the local community we serve. We know how important it is for our ākonga and kaimahi (staff) to have their culture and values reflected in our way of working and in the people we recruit. To support this, MIT seeks to grow the number of Māori and Pasifika kaimahi across our Institute and gives recognition to applicants who demonstrate Māori and/or Pasifika cultural knowledge and skills. **Job Reference: 28541** **Me pēwhea te tono - Tuku atu fēfē atu haau a tohi ole - How to Apply**: If you would like any further information please contact Alison Redfern-Daly, People and Culture, (09) 968 8759. **Job Reference: 28962** **Application Close Date: Monday,26th May, 2025.