Senior Discipline Lead

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of culinary education in Aotearoa. You’ll lead the development of a new degree programme with a strong focus on work-integrated learning, supporting learners to study while working in industry.

As Senior Discipline Lead – Culinary Arts, you’ll build the academic vision from the ground up — setting the tone for teaching, research, industry integration and student success. You’ll join an experienced leadership team driving a broader education reform agenda, including a future pathway toward apprenticeship degrees.

Te whiwhinga mahi | What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide academic leadership for culinary arts within a new suite of degree-level programmes
• Lead curriculum development, programme approval, moderation, assessment design, and delivery planning
• Build and mentor a team of academic staff, supporting quality teaching and research activity
• Engage with hospitality / culinary industry to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities
• Ensure the programme aligns with NZQA approval requirements and supports diverse learner pathways
• Support equity-focused outcomes, particularly for Māori and Pasifika students

Mōhou ake | About You

This is an academic leadership role requiring deep experience in higher education — particularly where learning is grounded in real-world application. You’ll be comfortable operating in a fast-moving, private education setting, and motivated by widening access and improving learner outcomes.

To succeed, you’ll need :

Ngā painga | What’s in it for You

Tēnā tonoa mai | Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead the future of culinary education in Aotearoa and want to be part of a bold, purpose-driven higher education project — apply now. For a confidential kōrero, contact Shannon Barlow at Frog Recruitment on .

Reasonable Adjustments

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

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