Quantity Surveying - Construction Mgmt Academic
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
Based in the College of Engineering, Construction and Living Sciences, you will be able to share your knowledge, experience, passion and creativity with ākonga (learners) interested in the construction and quantity surveying professions. 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 at diploma and degree levels
As an Academic Kaimahi (Staff Member), you will be responsible for teaching and contributing towards student attendance, course guide information, curriculum development, student results, moderation, progress reports and resource bookings.
Your real-life examples and experiences where you have used your skills will be of great benefit in preparing our ākonga for the workforce.
Ko wai koe | About you
The successful applicant will have:
- A desire to help ākonga learn
- A minimum of two years industry experience in New Zealand in either Quantity Surveying or Construction Management,
- Thorough knowledge of the industry with practical skill and experience
- A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
- Membership in one or more professional bodies (eg RICS, PAQS, NZIQS, NZIOB, or CIOB)
- Strong industry networks and connection
- An understanding of Te Ao Māori
- Competent computer literacy skills
- Strong relationship building skills
- Have a passion for teaching and learning
- Currency in research activity would be an advantage
A teaching qualification is desirable or working towards one as is competence in assessing student needs, developing individual learning plans, lesson planning and moderation.
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 Adrian Tetlow 0800 762 786 or adrian.tetlow@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 23 November 2026
