Food Design Institute Lecturers
Permanent and fixed-term opportunities
Full-time and part-time roles available
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
Share your hospitality expertise, creativity and passion with ākonga (learners) through practical and theoretical teaching. Based at our Dunedin Campus, we have the following opportunities:
- 2 x full-time Lecturers, Bachelor of Culinary Arts (1 x permanent, 1 x fixed term until December 2027).
- 0.25 FTE Lecturer, New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) (permanent).
The full-time roles include on-campus and distance delivery, along with Assessment of Prior Learning (APL). Across the roles, you will support teaching, assessment, learner progress, curriculum development, moderation and programme administration.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will bring a learner-focused approach, strong hospitality industry knowledge and practical experience. You will also have:
- A relevant degree for the full-time roles, preferably in Culinary Arts
- A Level 4 qualification for the 0.25 FTE role; a Bachelor of Culinary Arts is preferred
- Strong communication, relationship-building and collaboration skills
- Industry networks and confidence using digital technology, including AI
- An understanding of Te Ao Māori and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and inclusive practice
- Sound health and safety practice
A teaching qualification, or progress towards one, is desirable. Experience in learner planning, assessment, moderation or research would be an advantage.
You will work collaboratively across the Food Design Institute and the wider College of Creative Practice and Enterprise, supporting Māori, Pasifika and disabled ākonga and their whānau to feel recognised, empowered and included.
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
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 Adrian Woodhouse 0800 762 786 or adrian.woodhouse@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 4 October 2026.
