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Head of School – Hospitality

Head of School – Hospitality

Skills GroupAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
3 hours ago
Job description

Overview

We are seeking a bold and visionary leader to shape the future of Hospitality and Culinary Arts education in Aotearoa. As Head of School – Hospitality, you will lead the development and delivery of a new applied bachelor’s degree that fuses practical hospitality and culinary expertise with leadership, innovation, and academic depth. You will work across disciplines to deliver a future-fit, work-integrated learning experience that prepares students for leadership, entrepreneurship, and transformation in hospitality and food service industries.

Relocation support and visa assistance available.

In this role, you will

  • Develop curriculum that integrates hands-on culinary and hospitality expertise with leadership and theory
  • Build and maintain strong hospitality and food sector partnerships
  • Develop assessments grounded in real-world challenges
  • Contribute to applied research and continuous improvement

What you will bring

  • Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in a relevant discipline such as Culinary Arts, Hospitality or Management
  • Higher education teaching qualifications (preferred but not essential)
  • Leadership experience in hospitality related education or industry
  • Strong industry connections
  • Experience with work-integrated learning (preferred but not essential)
  • Knowledge of competency-based and flexible delivery models
  • Strategic and collaborative leadership style
  • Passion for innovation, student success and lifelong learning
  • At Skills Group, we are not just educators. We are changemakers reimagining vocational higher education to make it bold, applied, and future fit.

    Our culture and values

  • Joy – Celebrating success and shared achievement
  • Manaakitanga – Respect and support for each other
  • Grow – Innovation, curiosity and lifelong learning
  • Bold – Courage to challenge and lead change
  • Benefits you will enjoy

  • Fully subsidised Southern Cross medical insurance
  • SuperLife and KiwiSaver contributions
  • Two paid learning hours per week
  • Birthday leave and flexible working options
  • Employee discounts on healthcare, insurance and Skills courses
  • Full relocation package and visa assistance (if applicable)
  • Ready to build the future of Hospitality & Culinary Education?

    This is your opportunity to lead the creation of a new kind of degree that merges academic excellence with hands-on learning and prepares graduates for a fast-changing future. Apply now!

    Seniority level

  • Executive
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Education and Training
  • Industries

  • Business Consulting and Services
  • Higher Education
  • Education
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