Academic Staff Member Engineering

OverviewAs an Academic Staff Member within the Engineering team, you will play a key role in delivering across the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3 & Level 4) programmes, including support for apprentices in industry.

You will help shape a dynamic, learner-centred educational experience that equips students and apprentices with the skills to thrive in their communities and the engineering industry.Academic Delivery and DevelopmentAcademic 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 enable both akonga and kaiako to thrive.Deliver engaging teaching and hands-on training in mechanical engineering at Levels 3 and 4.Provide guidance and support to apprentices, ensuring successful progression through their programmes.Maintain a safe, productive workshop environment with strong health and safety practices.Contribute to course development, assessment, and moderation processes.Actively support learners from diverse backgrounds to succeed.A recognised trade qualification in mechanical engineering (or related discipline)Significant recent industry experience in mechanical engineering.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to students.A passion for developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople.Commitment to high standards of health, safety, and professionalism.Teaching experience is not required - full training and support will be provided to help you gain teaching qualifications.Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato.

Home to over 9000 akonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put akonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do.

Through educational excellence, Maori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our akonga, 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.

A matou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are : Toitutanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellenceManaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communitiesKotahitanga – United in our shared purposeBy embracing our Toiohomaitanga (our new ways of working) we will foster greater collaboration, role accountability, data-informed decision-making and agile and adaptive practices that enable us to respond quickly to changing needs.

Applying for a role with Toi Ohomai opportunity to contribute to the future of Toi Ohomai and our communities.How to ApplyAs a responsible employer and education provider, Toi Ohomai | Te Pukenga 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 and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply prior to the closing date.We will be assessing all applications as we receive them; applications will close when we appoint a suitable candidate.To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.

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