Lecturer - Business Programmes

Permanent, part-time (18.75hrs/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

As a Lecturer in the Business School, you will facilitate engaging, relevant and inclusive learning experiences that support diverse learners, with a strong focus on flexible delivery including online and blended teaching.

Teaching responsibilities may extend across a range of Business programmes from Level 4 through to degree level, depending on programme needs and the successful applicant's qualifications, expertise and areas of specialisation.

Ko wai koe | About you

You will bring strong contemporary business knowledge and relevant industry and/or professional practice in business, with experience in small business and accounting considered an advantage. The ability to apply this knowledge effectively within a tertiary teaching environment, and to contribute across multiple areas of the Business portfolio, will be important.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant qualification in business, management, entrepreneurship, accounting or a related discipline.
• Current industry experience and professional credibility within the business sector.
• Experience facilitating learning in tertiary,  workplace, industry training or adult education environments would be an advantage.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using digital technologies to support engaging online learning.
• A commitment to ākonga (learner) success, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• A tertiary teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.

Experience in small business ownership, self-employment, entrepreneurship, accounting, administration, financial services or applied management would be highly regarded.

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 Alysha Bailey [0800 762 786](tel:0800 762 786) or [email protected]

For a position description or to apply please click on the link.

Applications close 5pm, Thursday 3 September 2026.

For a copy of the Job Description visit business---lecturer-profile-and-expectations-aug-2026.pdf