Automotive Lecturer
Permanent, full-time
Tēnā koutou katoa
Be a part of a dynamic organisation in New Zealand’s tertiary education system – placing ākonga (learners) at the very centre.
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
As a Lecturer, you will be able to share your knowledge, experience, passion and creativity with ākonga (learners) interested in the automotive trade.
You will
- be a role model and mentor our learners to encourage them to achieve their goals
- deliver and modify current curriculum material
- assess learners and report on their capability and ability to use new technology in the automotive field.
- teach to a wide range of learner levels in full-time or part-time study and at block courses and night classes
You will create an outstanding experience by teaching skills and imparting your knowledge to ākonga in either full time or part time study and in practical and theoretical settings.
The Lecturer will support automotive learning and teaching, with a particular focus on heavy automotive and will enhance the department’s capability for training at all levels.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will have:
· have automotive industry experience and qualifications
· heavy vehicle experience
· be used to using a computer and have good knowledge and expertise in all modern electronics.
· the right attitude and be willing to work with people from all cultures and walks of life.
Safety will be important to you. The key to your success in this role will be your adaptability and enthusiasm for life-long learning, while taking on new challenges as you inspire and teach sustainable and well-rounded engineering of the future
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact Francesca Brown 0800 762 786 or francesca.brown@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 25 August 2026.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
