Beauty Therapy Lecturer
Fulltime, fixed term until December 2026
Tēnā koutou katoa
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
Join our Beauty Therapy team as a Lecturer at our Dunedin Campus. You will be able to share your knowledge, experience, passion and creativity with ākonga (learners) interested in a career in the Beauty industry.
You will be responsible for guiding, teaching and contributing towards the learner journey to ākonga (learners) attending night classes which run 4pm-8pm Monday-Friday.
The role includes face to face teaching of theory and practical curriculum. You will be required to assess students and report on their capability and ability to use new technology.
Ko wai koe | About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
· A specific Beauty Therapy qualification or have extensive relevant experience.
· Be a strong role model to mentor ākonga learners
· Have skills suitable for encouraging learners to achieve their goals.
· Good communication skills are essential.
· A strong commitment to the support and training of our learners and to meeting their diverse cultural and learning needs
· Alignment and be able to contribute to the values and strategic priorities of Otago Polytechnic
· A tertiary teaching qualification or experience in teaching, coaching or mentoring would be an advantage.
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 whānau.
You will demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other and be able to work independently to run our evening classes. 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 Katrina Le Cong 0800 762 786
For a position description or to apply please click on the link. While this position is full-time, we welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours. Please indicate your ideal hours of mahi (work) in your application.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 15 February 2026
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
