Teaching Assistant
Permanent, part-time (11.25 hours/week)
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
This newly created role will be part of the Occupational Therapy Team, and provide
outstanding service and support to our ākonga (learners) and kaimahi (staff) in the new Work Augmented Learning delivery of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy programme. You will be based on-site at a Regional Learning Hub in either Bannockburn, Central Otago Campus or at one of Te Ta Tokerau Campuses* where the learners come onsite on Tuesdays.
Your primary responsibilities will be assisting ākonga in their learning journey by:
· Supporting ākonga engagement, retention and wellbeing
· Facilitating learning activities planned in collaboration with kaimahi
· Maintaining tikanga and ensuring cultural processes are followed as appropriate
· Timekeeping so that full use of the day is enabled
· Managing technologies in the classroom with kaimahi streaming in
· Assisting with orientation and transition into blended learning
· Providing pastoral care and connecting learners with support services
You will assist with administration, attendance tracking and resource development and collaborate with kaimahi to enhance regional programme delivery.
The role involves liaison with other departments at Otago Polytechnic and external stakeholders to ensure increased participation, retention and independence for our ākonga in a supportive learning environment.
While this role is part-time we have up to four positions available to support the programme. Based on current enrolments, we have positions available in Bannockburn and Whangarei and positions in Ngawha and Kaitaia are to be confirmed in the near future. Please still apply if you are interested in Ngawha and Kaitaia.
Ko wai koe | About you
Our preferred candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for supporting learner success. You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment and building meaningful relationships with a diverse range of people.
You will have good organisational skills, an ability to adapt to change and thrive on using your own initiative and confident in computer literacy including Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Teams.
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. You will need to be available on Tuesdays for this role when ākonga are onsite.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact Penelope Kinney 0800 762 786 or penelope.kinney@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link. Please indicate in your cover letter the region you wish to work at.
Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 24 June 2026
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.