Academic Staff Member - Tourism and Hospitality
Position Title: Academic Staff Member Tourism and Hospitality
Location: Offshore Delivery (Qingdao Technical College) China
Team: Academic Delivery and Development
Position Type: Fixed Term (8 weeks)
Remuneration: $79,000 - $86,000 pro rated (Fixed remuneration excluding Kiwisaver)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
We have one fixed-term opportunity for an Academic Staff Member to deliver English language courses at Qingdao Technical College (QTC) in China. This eight-week contract sits within the ongoing partnership between Toi Ohomai and QTC. The role focuses on delivering high-quality English teaching to support QTC learners and strengthen the relationship between our institutions.
The position involves classroom teaching, supporting QTC students with their learning needs, developing and updating teaching materials, assessing student work, and contributing to a positive learning environment. You will represent Toi Ohomai while working alongside QTC staff to ensure a smooth and professional delivery of the programme.
This role offers a valuable opportunity to teach in an international environment while contributing to an established partnership between our institutions.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
• Delivering English language courses to QTC students
• Preparing and updating lesson plans, assessments and learning resources
• Using a learner-centred approach to support a diverse group of students
• Monitoring student progress and providing appropriate support and feedback
• Contributing to effective communication and collaboration with QTC staff
• Supporting the partnership through professional conduct and cultural awareness
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
• A teaching qualification or adult education preferred
• Experience teaching English or supporting English language learners
• Strong communication and intercultural skills
• A flexible, collaborative approach suited to working in an international setting
• A commitment to the values of Toi Ohomai
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a 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
As we transition, Toi Ohomai is developing a more financially sustainable and strategically aligned organisation. Our new operating model places ākonga at the centre, organising into interconnected functions: Engage, Develop, Educate, Support, and Enable. This enables us to focus on our core purpose and work interdependently to deliver excellent vocational education.
By embracing our Toiohomaitanga (our new ways of working) we will foster greater collaboration, clearer role accountability, data-informed decision-making and agile and adaptive practices that enable us to respond quickly to changing needs. Applying for a role in this new structure is an opportunity to contribute to the future of Toi Ohomai and our communities
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo relevant pre-employment checks.
If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
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