Academic Developer

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

• Permanent, fulltime (37.5 hours per week)

• Based at Windermere Campus, Tauranga

The position of Academic Developer is based within the Academic Development & Quality Team.

As an Academic Developer you will contribute to excellent teaching and learning through leading the development of high quality, fit-for-purpose programmes of study.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $75,000 up to $84,000, dependent on skills and experience.

Key responsibilities for this role are:

• Driving an innovative approach to programme design and development, with a focus on equity and inclusion

• Facilitating the programme development and maintenance processes to ensure quality programmes are created and meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders

• Developing and sustaining effective relationships with key stakeholders

• Maintaining currency in effective programme development practices and delivery

• Applying Mātauranga Māori approached to programme development to increase participation and improve outcomes for ākonga Māori

He kōrero mōu| About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A minimum of four years’ experience working in the tertiary education field

• Sound experience in developing and maintaining programmes of study (including credentials) within the New Zealand vocational tertiary environment and across all levels of the NZQF

• Demonstrated use of innovative approaches to ensure 21st century educational practices are core to programme development

• Support and advocate the use of te reo, tikanga and Mātauranga Māori in your mahi and in the workplace

• The ability to remain calm under pressure, and be able to prioritise and deliver on tight timeframes

• Importantly you will be able to demonstrate strong alignment and commitment to our Toi Ohomai values

Mō Mātou | About us

Toi Ohomai a business division of Te Pūkenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Toi Ohomai Windermere (Tauranga), Toi Ohomai Mokoia (Rotorua).

Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

As a responsible employer and education provider, Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.

If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move then we encourage you to apply.

We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.

Please note: Preference will be given to internal applicants, who have been impacted by change processes.