Sports, Exercise and Health Lecturer
Permanent, part-time 0.6 FTE
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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
This position has a specific emphasis on cultural competency leading the Institute of Sports, Exercise and Health programmes in multi-cultural health models (including Māori and Pasifika) in the areas of physical activity and health. This role includes:
· the co-ordination and preparation of ākonga for Noho Marae for all programmes within our department.
· overseeing Māori consultation with all ISEH ethics applications on behalf of the Kaitohutohu Office.
· teaching and contributing towards student attendance, course guide information, curriculum development, student results, moderation, progress reports and resource bookings.
Ko wai koe | About you
Your commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi will be backed by demonstrable working experience in Te Ao Māori, Noho Marae prep, Te Hihiri. Experience in other Sports and Health Frameworks would be an advantage. You will have a desire to help ākonga learn and have strong whakawhanaungatanga skills. You will have a tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
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 Vanya Thurston 0800 762 786 or vanya.thurston@op.ac.nz
To apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 18 January 2026.