Rangahau and Research Lead
Position Title: Rangahau and Research Lead
Location: Bay of Plenty
Reporting to: Executive Director Academic Delivery and Development
Team: Rangahau and Research
Remuneration: $115,600 - $154,200 (Fixed remuneration excluding Kiwisaver)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has recently undergone an organisational reshape as we prepare to re-establish ourselves as a stand-alone organisation in line with the government changes to vocational education in Aotearoa. Several new opportunities are now available for application.
We are seeking a visionary Rangahau and Research Lead to champion our research strategy and foster a culture of innovation and excellence. This is a unique opportunity to shape applied, learner-centred research that reflects community aspirations and supports teaching, learning, and regional development.
Directorate
Academic Delivery and Development is our core teaching and learning function through which we develop and educate at Toi Ohomai. This directorate leads the strategic development and delivery of programmes, fosters kaiako capability, leads innovation within the ako digital ecosystem, leads rangahau and research, and enables strategic growth through provision planning and pathway development ensuring our mix of provision meets the evolving workforce needs of our region. Through strengthened partnerships across the organisation, the directorate supports continuous improvement, agile delivery models, and data-informed decision-making. With a focus on collaboration, efficiency, and innovation, the directorate plays a vital role in shaping future-ready learning experiences that enables both ākonga and kaiako to thrive.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
· Develop and implement a rangahau and research strategy aligned with teaching, learning, and regional priorities.
· Build rangahau and research capability amongst kaiako to support postgraduate research and secure external funding.
· Lead the rangahau and research office and operations, including the institution's research committee.
· Foster strategic partnerships and collaborative rangahau and research initiatives. Promote learner-centred, applied research that reflects community aspirations.
· Drive continuous improvement and innovation across research activities.
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
· A minimum PhD level qualification in a relevant discipline or the equivalent body of research knowledge and expertise gained through experience and scholarly contribution.
· A strong track record of securing external competitive research funding and delivering rangahau or research outputs and engagement.
· Senior leadership experience in a complex organisation.
· Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori success.
· Ability to advocate for te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori.
· A passion for equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
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 (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
As we transition, Toi Ohomai is developing a more financially sustainable and strategically aligned organisation. Our new operating model places ākonga at the centre, organising into interconnected functions: Engage, Develop, Educate, Support, and Enable. This enables us to focus on our core purpose and work interdependently to deliver excellent vocational education.
By embracing our Toiohomaitanga (our new ways of working) we will foster greater collaboration, clearer role accountability, data-informed decision-making and agile and adaptive practices that enable us to respond quickly to changing needs. Applying for a role in this new structure is an opportunity to contribute to the future of Toi Ohomai and our communities.
Me pēhea te tono | How to Apply
Toi Ohomai 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. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks. We encourage you to apply prior to the closing date, as we will be assessing all applications as we receive them.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
