Animal Healthcare Lecturer
0.6 FTE, fixed term until December 2026 to cover parental leave
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
Te Kira Oraka Kararehe | School of Animal Health’s core business is delivering excellent education to ākonga (learners) studying Animal Care, Animal Healthcare Assisting, Veterinary Nursing and Rural Animal Veterinary Technology, both on campus and via distance education.
We seek a suitably qualified person wishing to pursue a career in allied veterinary professional education. This role primarily supports delivery of the NZ Animal Healthcare Assisting (Companion Animal) programme and support teaching on NZ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing on campus is also required. The hours for this role may be split depending on the areas of expertise of candidates.
Your role may include all aspects of a lecturer position, including delivering courses online (and face to face at block courses), marking and student pastoral care.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will hold a relevant diploma level qualification or higher, have current experience in the companion animal veterinary industry, and preferably be registered with the AVPRC, VCNZ or equivalent body. Great communication skills (in person and online), and evidence of being a team player is essential.
Experience in a formal teaching role and a qualification in tertiary teaching is an advantage.
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 please contact Jen Evans 0800 762 786 or jennifer.evans@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 14 April 2026.
