Lecturer - English Language Centre
Permanent (two roles: 0.4 FTE and 0.8 FTE)
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
We seek an experienced, passionate and motivated educator who creates outstanding learning experiences for our ākonga (learners). As a Lecturer you will ensure quality education development and delivery of English Language programmes. You will be teaching in a classroom setting to adult learners from different cultures and backgrounds.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will be a passionate and motivated educator with excellent organisational skills, a flexible approach, and an empathy with different cultures and languages including refugee backgrounds.
To be successful in this role you will have:
§ Broad experience and demonstrated ability in teaching English language to adults, including general English and English for academic purposes, at a range of levels from 3-4 is essential
§ Recent experience in teaching in the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) programmes is desirable
§ Recent experience in NZCEL programme and course design, including assessment, is desirable
§ Experience using a wide range of models and frameworks to incorporate into your practice.
§ Experience with community agencies to develop and continue networks and links to enhance our learner’s experience
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 international learners.
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 Harriet Walsh on 0800 762 786 or harriet.walsh@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link. Please indicate in your application your ideal FTE.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 27 April 2026.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
