Civil Engineering Lecturer
Full Time, Permanent
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 Engineering Technologies 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 this industry.
You will be responsible for guiding, teaching and contributing towards the learner journey.
The role includes face to face and blended teaching and learning for theory and practical work at Otago Polytechnic. We are expanding our partnerships with educational organsiations in China. It would be an advantage if you are able to travel to China to teach, however if you’re unable to commit to travel, please continue to apply for this role.
The position requires a Lecturer who can deliver and modify current material as well as develop new teaching material. You will be required to assess students and report on their capability and ability to use new technology.
We have a range of staff benefits including up to nine weeks leave a year, professional development leave and funds, free gym, discount on OP courses for you and your whānau.
Lecturer Salary up to $89,003 gross per annum. Senior Lecturer Salary up to $102,233 gross per annum.
Ko wai koe | About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
· A specific Civil Engineering qualification or have extensive relevant experience.
· A tertiary teaching qualification or must be willing to work towards one.
· Be a strong role model to mentor learners
· Have skills suitable for encouraging learners be 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
Support will be given for obtaining your teaching qualification along with other OP training ie safety and wellbeing. If you don’t hold a teaching qualification but are passionate about educating our learners in Civil Engineering then please apply.
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 Adrian Tetlow 0800 762 786 or Adrian.tetlow@op.ac.nz
Position Description to follow. To apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 8 January 2026
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