Academic Staff Member - Accounting
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
The Academic Staff Member (ASM) is responsible for the teaching and development of introductory accounting papers within the Bachelor of Applied Management (BAM) and Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) programmes. This full-time permanent role is critical to ensuring the delivery of high-quality teaching, student success, and graduate readiness in the field of Accounting.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, inclusive, and industry-relevant introductory accounting education using diverse teaching methods and technologies across lectures, tutorials, workshops, and online platforms.
- Design and maintain introductory accounting curriculum that integrates employability, numeracy, and critical thinking skills, while aligning with programme outcomes, NZQA standards, and industry expectations.
- Design fair and effective assessments for introductory accounting courses, provide timely and personalised feedback, moderate results for consistency, and support ākonga (student) success through progress monitoring and targeted interventions.
- Provide academic and pastoral support to foster ākonga confidence and engagement, while creating an inclusive learning environment that encourages the practical application of accounting concepts.
- Maintain up-to-date expertise in accounting, business practice, and tertiary teaching through ongoing professional development, contributing to programme enhancement and industry engagement to ensure curriculum relevance.
He kōrero mōu | About You
- Hold a Bachelor-level qualification in accounting, or equivalent experience demonstrating expertise in accounting principles and practice, with a certification in Xero.
- Demonstrates strong communication, facilitation, and organisational skills, with a commitment to professionalism, ethics, and equitable education.
- Embraces inclusive, ākonga centred teaching through a flexible, innovative, and collaborative approach that supports the success of diverse learners.
- Cultural competence and commitment to equity, including understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and supporting the use of te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori in the workplace.
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and vocational education excellence.
Mō mātou | About Us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga, 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
By embracing our Toiohomaitanga (our new ways of working) we will foster greater collaboration, role accountability, data-informed decision-making and agile and adaptive practices that enable us to respond quickly to changing needs. Applying for a role with Toi Ohomai is an opportunity to contribute to the future of Toi Ohomai and our communities.
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 prior to the closing date.
We will be assessing all applications as we receive them, applications will close when we appoint a suitable candidate.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
