Academic Staff Member - Sport and Health
Position Title: Academic Staff Member Sport & Health
Location: Rotorua (with some travel to Tauranga)
Team: Sport and Health
Position Type: 0.8 FTE, Fixed term (June 2026 – June 2027, parental leave cover)
Remuneration: $75,405 - $87,211 (Fixed remuneration excluding Kiwisaver)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
Join our Sport and Health team to deliver engaging health and wellbeing programmes, with a primary focus on the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Levels 3 and 4. In this role, you will support ākonga success through high-quality teaching, pastoral care, and meaningful learning experiences, while contributing to a collaborative and supportive academic environment.
You will play a key role in delivering Level 3–4 Health and Wellbeing programmes, fostering learner engagement, and providing guidance that supports both academic and personal development. Alongside this, you will contribute to programme development initiatives and work closely with colleagues across our Rotorua and Tauranga sites to enhance learner outcomes, community wellbeing, and vocational excellence.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality, learner-centred teaching
• Develop and update course materials and assessments
• Support learner achievement and wellbeing
• Engage with industry to maintain programme relevance
• Monitor learner progress and provide feedback
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
• Relevant qualification (Level 5+ Health or similar)
• Industry experience in health or wellbeing
• Strong teaching or facilitation capability
• Ability to support diverse learner needs
• Excellent communication and relationship skills
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest 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
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
