Senior Discipline Lead - Food, Culinary & Hospitality Education - Auckland

Senior Discipline Lead - Food, Culinary & Hospitality Education - Auckland

Join Skills Group in leading innovative applied degree programmes that merge culinary practice, food science, culture, nutrition, and hospitality leadership to prepare learners for a changing world.

Job Type : Permanent - Full TimeLocation : AucklandJob Category : Education & Training

Shape the future of food and hospitality education.

About the role

As the Senior Discipline Lead – Food, Culinary and Hospitality Education, you'll lead the design and delivery of higher education programmes that view food as both an art and a science - blending creativity, culture, nutrition, and sustainability with professional practice in hospitality and leadership.

Reporting to the Dean of Higher Education and Professional Practice, you'll guide curriculum innovation, foster strong industry and community partnerships, and position Skills Group as a national leader in applied food and hospitality education.

You Will

Lead curriculum design that integrates food knowledge, culinary creativity, and hospitality management

Ensure learning bridges food science, gastronomy, sustainability, and leadership

Champion evidence-based, learner-centred teaching across delivery modes

Build strong relationships with industry and community partners across Aotearoa and beyond

Develop work-integrated learning and applied research opportunities

Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and reflective practice among teaching teams

About You

Desired Skills and Experience

A Master's degree (PhD desirable) in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, Gastronomy, or Hospitality

Leadership experience in higher education or professional practice

Proven success in curriculum development, programme leadership, or educational innovation

Experience building industry partnerships and developing work-integrated learning

Commitment to inclusive, student-centred learning and continuous improvement

Desirable

Higher education teaching qualification

Research experience in food, hospitality, or applied education

Understanding of NZQA frameworks or equivalent international systems

If you're visionary, academically grounded, and driven to innovate in education, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of food and hospitality learning.

Why join Skills Group?

At Skills Group, our purpose is maximise human potential.

For more than 30 years, we've supported learners and employers across New Zealand through innovative vocational and higher education.

Our culture is built on our Vital Signs : Joy, Manaakitanga, Grow, and Bold.

We foster curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning - celebrating successes together and supporting each other through challenges.

Benefits That Back You

Health & Wellbeing : Fully subsidised Southern Cross medical insurance, TELUS Health EAP, and free flu vaccinations

Superannuation & Financial : 3% Kiwisaver + 2% SuperLife contributions, $500 referral bonus, and access to great discounts

Learning & Development : Two paid learning hours each week, LinkedIn Learning, Future Fit webinars, and 50% off Skills Group courses for you and your whanau

Leave & Flexibility : Flexible working, birthday leave, long-service leave, and extra bereavement leave

The Skills Experience : Modern, collaborative campuses, Skills Awards, team events, and celebrations grounded in Joy, Grow, Bold, and Manaakitanga

Ready to shape the future of food and hospitality education?

Apply now and lead the creation of innovative, industry-connected programmes that empower tomorrow's leaders in food and hospitality.

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