Lecturer in Creative Practice (Design)
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
IDEAschool is seeking a passionate and experienced Lecturer in Creative Practice (Design) for a full-time permanent position to inspire the next generation of designers across our Hawke’s Bay and Shaoxing (China) campuses. This role delivers teaching in graphic design, digital design, and visual communication, including travel to China for teaching blocks at our joint international campus in Shaoxing.
You’ll contribute to curriculum development, research, and the ongoing growth of our creative programmes within a dynamic, innovative environment.
The appointing salary for this role will be dependent on skills and experience.
This position is based in IDEAschool, EIT, reporting to the Head of School, IDEAschool, and will be responsible for:
- Teaching and mentoring students in design disciplines.
- Contributing to curriculum development and course design.
- Participating in research and scholarly activity.
- Travelling to China to teach in 10‑week blocks.
- Supporting international students and diverse cultural learning environments.
He kōrero mōu | About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Extensive experience teaching design at degree level.
- Strong design technology skills, including Adobe Creative Suite and industry‑standard tools.
- A relevant Master’s qualification (Doctorate desirable).
- A professional portfolio showcasing your design expertise.
- Experience teaching international students and adapting to diverse cultural contexts.
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
EIT, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, with learning centres located throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that respond to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children’s worker.
To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications close on 18 February 2026, but will be reviewed as they are received, and this advert may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
