Engineering Trade Lecturer welding and fabrication
Tēnā koutou katoa
Be a part of a dynamic organisation in New Zealand’s tertiary education system – placing ākonga (learners) at the very centre.
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, 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 engineering 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 with a specific emphasis on welding and fabrication and will enhance the department’s capability for training at all levels.
The key to your success in this role will be your adaptability and enthusiasm for life long learning, while taking on new challenges as you inspire and teach sustainable and well rounded engineering 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 Engineering field.
· teach to a wide range of learner levels in full-time or part-time study and at block courses and night classes
Please state in your cover letter your ideal hours of work (could be casual, part-time or full-time employment or as a contractor) and your specific skills in welding and fabrication as we have various opportunities available
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 modern electronics. It would be an advantage if you have Welding and Fabrication experience and skills.
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 John Stocks 0800 762 786 or john.stocks@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 20 January 2025.
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