Academic Staff Member

Position Title: Academic Staff Member Postgraduate

Location: Bay of Plenty

Team: Academic Delivery and Development

Position Type: Fixed term hourly paid

Remuneration: $ $57.06 per hour

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role

We're looking for an Academic Staff Member who is passionate about high-quality teaching, supporting learners, and contributing to meaningful outcomes for our ākonga. You'll design and deliver engaging programmes, create supportive learning environments, and ensure learners are set up for success in their chosen pathways.

You'll join a collaborative team committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

In this role you will:

• Develop high‑quality programmes and learning resources

• Support learners with equitable, tailored guidance

• Teach and facilitate engaging, inclusive learning

• Assess student achievement using effective tools

• Provide timely, fair feedback and reporting

Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and review high‑quality programmes, courses, and resources

• Understand learner needs and provide pastoral support that reflects individual differences

• Facilitate learning that builds critical thinking, problem‑solving, and soft skills

• Create and deliver formative and summative assessments to measure achievement

• Provide consistent, fair, and timely feedback and ensure quality‑assured reporting

• Reflect on and continuously improve teaching practice and course outcomes

• Maintain currency in your discipline and in adult teaching practice

He kōrero mōu | About You

You bring:

• Experience developing and delivering high‑quality learning

• Strong commitment to equitable, inclusive teaching

• Effective communication and relationship‑building skill

• Relevant qualification in your discipline

• Adult teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve one)

• Experience supporting diverse learners

• Strong organisational and time‑management skills

• Commitment to professional development

Mō Mātou | About us

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.

Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:

• Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence

• Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities

• Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships

• Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we're here to help.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.

If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. Due to our organisational shutdown over the holiday period, shortlisting will commence in the new year.

To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.