Position Title: Visiting Lecturer
Location: Bay of Plenty
Team: Education
Position Type: Part-time (30 hours per week), Fixed term until December 2026
Remuneration: $66,994 - $83,743 (Fixed remuneration excluding Kiwisaver)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
This role involves visiting our Diploma in ECE, Bachelors in ECE (years 1, 2 & 3) and Masters in ECE students on their practicum experience in Early Childhood Centres and Kindergartens around the Bay of Plenty. The role includes the visits themselves and the writing of reports of your observations of the students.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
This role will report to the Programme Manager – Education and English Language and the Visiting Lecturer will be responsible for:
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
• Experience in mentoring (student) teachers
• A Bachelors or Masters in Early Childhood Education
• Knowledge and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi
• New Zealand teacher registration
• Ability to work with diverse cultures
• Substantial work experience in an early childhood context
• As these programmes are bicultural, knowledge of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori is highly desirable
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
· Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
· Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
· Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
· Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.