Product Design Lecturer
Full-time, fixed term until December 2026
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
Otago Polytechnic’s School of Design invites applications for a Lecturer, an academic role for a visionary educator, researcher, and practitioner committed to design excellence, ecological responsibility, and culturally inclusive practice.
This is a unique opportunity to join a School with a strong studio culture, an interdisciplinary research environment, and a clear commitment to addressing the critical challenges facing the built environment today.
At Otago Polytechnic, we value innovation, applied learning, and community impact. You’ll be part of a collegial academic community in one of New Zealand’s most distinctive and creative cities, with access to excellent facilities and opportunities to shape the next generation of architects.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and teach product/industrial design at undergraduate levels.
- Teach Product Design areas including Human Centred Design, Design for sustainability, 3DCAD, Model making, integrating contemporary and global perspectives.
- Impart your knowledge and experience with our ākonga in an educational context.
- Collaborate across disciplines including art, design, engineering, and digital technologies.
- Engage with communities of practice, industry, and cultural partners.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will bring:
- A strong academic, professional, or design-research profile in design.
- A commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive education.
- Leadership experience in teaching, research, or professional practice.
- A clear research trajectory aligned with contemporary architectural challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, and social equity.
- A relevant Bachelors of Design qualification in Product / Industrial Design
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 Machiko 0800 762 786 or machiko.niimi@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 28 June 2026.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.