Electrical (Allied Trades) Lecturer
Permanent, fulltime
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
Based in our Allied Trades Team, you will be able to share your knowledge, experience, passion and creativity with ākonga (learners) interested in electrical trades. 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 learning and teaching for learners studying the Electrical Pre-trade Level 3 course and apprentices through EarnLearn delivery for evening classes. You would need to be available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1-9pm and on Thursdays & Fridays at times that work for you between 8am-5pm (7.5 hours each day).
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 electronics of the future.
· 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 in the electrical field.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will have recent and suitable industry experience and be a registered electrician. You will be used to using a computer and have good knowledge and expertise in all modern electronics. Having Unit Standard 4098 Assess Candidate Performance would be an advantage but if you don’t we will support you to obtain this qualification and in how to teach ākonga (learners).
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.
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 Tracey McLennan 027 689 4779 or tracey.mclennan@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 12 April 2026.
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