Academic Staff Member - Business
Position Title: Academic Staff Member - Business
Location: Tauranga
Team: Academic Delivery and Development
Position Type: Permanent / full time
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
Are you passionate about creating exceptional learning experiences and supporting ākonga to thrive? We’re looking for an Academic Staff Member who will design high-quality programmes and resources, teach and inspire diverse learners, and contribute to continuous improvement across our teaching practice. You will bring your industry expertise and commitment to adult learning to help shape the future of vocational education in our region.
You’ll join a supportive and collaborative Academic Delivery and Development team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and partnership with industry and community.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver high-quality programmes and learning resources
- Support, engage, and empower ākonga throughout their learning journey
- Teach in ways that foster critical thinking, problem solving and real‑world application
- Design and implement effective formative and summative assessments
- Provide timely, constructive feedback and report learner achievement
- Reflect on your practice and contribute to ongoing teaching improvements
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
- Industry experience and subject matter expertise (4+ years)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience developing learning resources
- A commitment to equitable outcomes and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Excellent organisation, time management, and professionalism
Desirable: Tertiary teaching experience and an adult teaching qualification (or willingness to work toward one).
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. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
