Beauty Therapy Lecturer
Fulltime, Permanent
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
Join our supportive Beauty Therapy team at our Dunedin Campus and share your industry knowledge, practical experience and enthusiasm with ākonga preparing for careers in the beauty industry.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver engaging face-to-face theory and practical teaching
- Guide and encourage ākonga throughout their learning journey
- Assess learner progress, practical capability and use of relevant technology
- Create an inclusive and positive learning environment
- Help ākonga develop the confidence, knowledge and professional skills they need to succeed
- Work collaboratively with colleagues while independently leading evening classes
Teaching includes evening classes held from 3.00pm to 8.00pm, Mondays and 4.00pm to 8.00pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
While this is advertised as a full-time position, we also welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours. Please include in your cover letter your preferred hours of mahi in your application.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will bring strong beauty therapy knowledge, a genuine interest in developing others and an approachable, encouraging teaching style.
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
- A recognised Beauty Therapy qualification
- Extensive experience working in industry as a Beauty Therapist
- The ability to be a positive role model and mentor for ākonga
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A commitment to supporting learners with diverse cultural and learning needs
- The confidence to work independently and manage evening classes
- A collaborative approach and commitment to contributing to a supportive team
- Sound health and safety practices
A tertiary teaching qualification, or previous experience in teaching, training, coaching or mentoring, would be an advantage. If you have strong industry experience and a passion for helping others learn, we encourage you to apply as we will support you to study towards a formal teaching qualification.
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 whānau.
You will demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other and be able to work independently to run our evening classes. 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 Katrina Le Cong, Head of School on 0800 762 786 or katrina.lecong@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 15 November 2026
