Automotive Lecturer
Full-time, fixed term until December 2025
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 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, you will be able to share your knowledge, experience, passion and creativity with ākonga (learners) interested in the automotive trade.
You will
- be a role model and mentor our learners to encourage them to achieve their goals
- deliver and modify current curriculum material
- assess learners and report on their capability and ability to use new technology in the automotive field.
- teach to a wide range of learner levels in full-time or part-time study and at block courses and night classes
You will create an outstanding experience by teaching skills and imparting your knowledge to ākonga in either full time or part time study and in practical and theoretical settings.
The Lecturer will support automotive learning and teaching and will enhance the department’s capability for training at all levels.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will have:
- have automotive industry experience and qualifications,
- be used to using a computer and have good knowledge and expertise in all modern electronics.
- the right attitude and be willing to work with people from all cultures and walks of life.
Safety will be important to you. We will support you in how to teach learners however if you have mentoring/coaching experience it will be an advantage.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact John Stocks 0800 762 786 or john.stocks@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 24 November 2025.
