Programme Lead – Undergraduate IT – Auckland Campuses

Whitecliffe

Whitecliffe is a leading independent tertiary institution in New Zealand, renowned for delivering innovative, industry-connected education. With campuses in Auckland, Manukau, Wellington, and Christchurch, we pride ourselves on having teaching staff with extensive industry experience who support our graduates to turn creativity into a career.

About BACT at Whitecliffe

Whitecliffe's new Bachelor of Applied Computing Technologies programme represents our commitment to developing the next generation of bold technologists. This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver the future of computing education with a programme designed with industry input to ensure graduates have the skills that will support their careers.

The BACT is a Level 7, 360-credit degree featuring specialisations in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Network Engineering, Cyber Security, and Software and Web Development. The programme progresses from foundational IT skills through to advanced specialisation, with pathways to postgraduate study.

Our commitment to educational excellence is reflected in our industry partnerships, iwi and community connections, and a curriculum grounded in applied learning, experimentation, and the latest technological practices.

About You

As a Programme Lead, you will provide academic and strategic leadership, ensuring the programme delivers excellence in teaching, maintains strong industry partnerships, and achieves outstanding student outcomes, particularly at our Auckland campuses.

You will have expertise and the aptitude to lead curriculum delivery and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with industry needs and the programme's specialisations (AI, Data Analytics, Network Engineering, Cyber Security, Software and Web Development)

You will be an inspiring leader and educator, capable of managing lecturing faculty, driving curriculum development, and maintaining industry partnerships. You will have an understanding of and the capability to drive programme management, academic quality assurance, and student support within business and tertiary education contexts. Your approach will be collaborative, working effectively with diverse stakeholders across academic and industry groups while ensuring teaching excellence and maintaining academic standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Experience in tertiary teaching within computing or technology disciplines

• Prior programme/curriculum development and co-ordination experience.

• Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies across the programme's specialisations: AI/Machine Learning, Data Analytics and or Cyber Security
• Comprehensive understanding of higher education quality frameworks and processes
• Experience with work-integrated learning models and industry partnership development

Personal Attributes:

• Inspiring educator and mentor
• Commitment to student-centred learning and inclusive teaching practices
• Strong facilitation, leadership and coaching capabilities
• Quality problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
• Commitment to fostering collaboration, risk-taking, and respect for diverse perspectives

"The essence of our values is that we are better together. Our values - Integrity, Courage, Creativity, Belonging and Respect form the bedrock of our commitment to collaborative synergy and how we work with each other." If you share similar values, then Whitecliffe could well be the place where you really thrive."

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