Academic Staff Member - Business
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
The Academic Staff Member (ASM) is responsible for the delivery and development of high-quality teaching and learning in the Bachelor of Applied Management (BAM) and Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) programmes. This role focuses on teaching the 30-credit Industry Project paper (capstone, final compulsory course) and the Leadership paper, ensuring ākonga (students) are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and professional readiness required for successful graduate outcomes.
This full-time permanent role requires strong academic and industry knowledge, excellence in teaching practice, and the ability to foster relationships with ākonga, kaimahi (employees), and industry stakeholders.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
- Teach Industry Project and Leadership papers using inclusive, real-world approaches that support ākonga success across varied learning formats.
- Lead and mentor ākonga through all phases of their final Industry Project, ensuring relevance through industry engagement and skill development.
- Develop curriculum and resources aligned with programme goals, industry standards, and NZQA requirements, embedding key graduate capabilities.
- Design assessments that measure learning outcomes, provide timely feedback, and support ākonga progress through moderation and intervention.
- Support ākonga academically and pastorally, fostering engagement, collaboration, and a culturally safe learning environment.
- Maintain professional currency through ongoing development, research, industry engagement, and contribution to institutional improvement.
He kōrero mōu | About You
- Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree (minimum) and demonstrates expertise in leadership and applied management, supported by industry experience aligned with business practice.
- Possesses strong communication, facilitation, and organisational skills, with a high level of professionalism, ethics, and a commitment to equitable education and ākonga success.
- Adopts a flexible, innovative, and reflective approach to teaching and learning, and works effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- 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.
