Cookery and Bakery Lecturer
Permanent, Part-time (0.7 FTE)
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
As a Cookery Lecturer, you will support the delivery and continued growth of our in-work New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) and the New Zealand Certificate in Bakery (Fundamentals) (Level 3) programmes across Central Otago.
Working closely with learners, employers and hospitality industry partners, you will recruit and support a sustainable cohort of ākonga (learners) each year, helping them remain engaged and successfully progress through their qualification.
This varied role will include:
- Delivering and supporting the in-work New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) and the New Zealand Certificate in Bakery (Fundamentals) (Level 3) programmes
- Recruiting and retaining a minimum cohort of eight learners annually into each course
- Providing practical, responsive support to learners in their workplaces
- Building strong relationships with hospitality employers and industry stakeholders
- Supporting Assessment of Prior Learning pathways
- Delivering barista short courses
- Contributing to the development of new cookery products and training opportunities
- Exploring growth opportunities, including bakery-focused provision
- Supporting the ongoing sustainability and responsiveness of our cookery portfolio
This is an exciting opportunity to combine teaching, learner support and industry engagement in a role where you can make a genuine contribution to regional workforce development.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will be an experienced cookery professional who is passionate about developing others and understands the needs of both learners and hospitality employers.
Ideally, you will bring:
- Strong practical cookery experience and credibility within the hospitality industry
- A relevant cookery or hospitality qualification
- Experience teaching, training, mentoring or assessing others, especially in a tertiary setting.
- The ability to engage, motivate and retain learners in a work-based learning environment
- Confidence building relationships with employers and industry partners
- An understanding of Assessment of Prior Learning or workplace-based assessment
- Barista knowledge or experience delivering barista training
- A proactive approach to learner recruitment and programme growth
- Strong organisation, communication and relationship-building skills
- The flexibility to travel across Central Otago and work with learners in industry settings
Experience in bakery or bakery-related training 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 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 contact John Christie 0800 765 9276 or john.christie@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 26 October 2026.
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