Carpentry Lecturer
Permanent, full-time
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
You will be able to share your knowledge, experience, passion and creativity with ākonga (learners) interested in Carpentry. You will create an outstanding experience by teaching skills and imparting your knowledge to ākonga in practical and theoretical settings. .
The key to your success in this role will be your adaptability and enthusiasm for lifelong learning, while taking on new challenges as you inspire and teach sustainable and well-rounded carpentry of the future.
You will:
· be a role model and mentor our learners to encourage them to achieve their goals
· assess learners and report on their capability and ability to use new technology and tools in the Carpentry field.
· teach to a wide range of learners
· be responsible for teaching and contributing towards student attendance, course guide information, curriculum development, student results, moderation, progress reports and resource bookings.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will have recent and suitable industry experience and qualifications, be used to using a computer or similar and have good knowledge and expertise in all areas of the Carpentry trade.
The successful applicant will have:
· A current First Aid Certificate
· Site Safe Passport and be a Licenced Building Practitioner or have a willingness to work towards one
· A tertiary teaching qualification or have a willingness to work towards one
· Excellent communication skills
· Competent computer literacy skills
· Experience supporting and mentoring young people, preferably in industry-based training
Candidates who have lived experience of embedding au to ao Māori and Māturanga Māori and/or Pāsifika cultures particularly in an educational setting will be at an advantage, as these are part of Otago Polytechnic’s strategic priorities.
You’ll have the right attitude and be willing to work with people from all cultures and walks of life. Safety will be important to you. We will support you in how to teach learners.
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 16 June 2026.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.