About the role
Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand is seeking an experienced educator to join the team as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer for the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) or Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) programmes. This is a full-time role based in one of the Regional Education Centres. You will play a key role in preparing future primary teachers by delivering high-quality tertiary teaching, supporting student success and contributing to the ongoing development of programmes and scholarly activities.
Key responsibilities
- Preparing and delivering course materials through blended and online delivery
- Assessing student work and providing comprehensive feedback to support learning and development
- Supervising student teacher placements and providing mentorship and guidance in your local rohe
- Developing and maintaining curriculum and learning resources to ensure programme content is relevant and up-to-date
- Contributing to programme administration, student recruitment, retention, and wider organisational initiatives
- Participating in research, scholarship, and professional activities that contribute to the advancement of teaching and learning
About you
- A postgraduate qualification in Education or a related field, with Masters qualification preferred
- Current NZ teacher registration and practicing certificate
- Recent in-school Primary curriculum experience, with a deep understanding of the teaching and learning process
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students in an online learning environment
- A commitment to innovative and evidence-based teaching practices, with a focus on student-centred learning
- The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a distributed teaching team
- For Senior Lecturer applicants, evidence of research, scholarship, publication or other recognised contributions to the education sector
- Knowledge in te reo Māori me ngā Māori is desirable, but support is given to develop in this area
Benefits
- Access to a range of professional development opportunities, including funding for research and conference attendance
- Competitive salary and generous study leave provisions
- Opportunity to contribute to a leading bicultural tertiary provider committed to education excellence
About us
Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand is a Category One-rated tertiary provider. We are a dynamic bicultural organisation, committed to supporting high-quality primary education through initial teacher education, delivered through blended learning. With a rich history spanning over 60 years, we are dedicated to supporting the development and education of young children, as well as the professional growth of those who teach them. Our varied programme reflects our commitment to bicultural kaupapa and the best of local and international research and practice.