Careers@OPAIC > Auckland International Campus

Otago Polytechnic is pleased to be recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary providers, and we are in no doubt who to thank – our exceptional staff.

Providing an environment where individuals can develop their lives and careers is at the heart of what we do, and this is as true for our staff as our students. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining capable staff who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to meeting the needs of our learners and partners. We foster the leadership and communication skills that can make great ideas happen. As a research-active Polytechnic, we support staff to collaborate with others and explore their areas of interest.

We welcome and include everyone regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, religious or ethical beliefs or political opinions.

Current vacancies

Sessional Lecturers

Auckland International Campus (AIC) in partnership with Future Skills Academy is a dynamic and progressive tertiary provider located in Auckland CBD.

We are on the hunt for Sessional Lecturers with tertiary teaching and/or industry experience to teach courses within our Master of Applied Management (MAM). This position is starting on Block 4, 2025 (6 October, 2025).

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This position is on a contract for service based at our Auckland city campus and the successful candidate will depend on their relevant skills and experience. This role will involve (but not limited to):

Developing, preparing and effectively using delivery plans and materials
Updating and delivering the teaching content, using innovative approaches with focus on experiential learning, including the use of the Learning Management System (Moodle) and MS Teams
Marking and moderation of assessments
Effectively working and collaborating with other lecturers and teams on content and professional development
Anticipating, being receptive to, and referring student related problems as they affect students to relevant departments

Skills and Experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the below skills and experience where they are able to deliver high quality outcomes:

Qualification in a relevant field, preferably at level 9 or above (PhD) is preferable
Teaching qualification is an advantage
Teaching experience at tertiary level in New Zealand in the management and/or information systems area
Specialisation in data analytics is essential
Relevant industry experience and networks
Extensive skills and knowledge in the tools and technologies relatd to the above areas
Ability to work positively with diverse learners, being supportive and empathetic to their needs
Ability to work collegially with academic staff
Awareness and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou

A role within a highly-respected, dynamic, and progressive education organisation
Undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Flexible work practices where possible
An outstanding team culture
Professional development opportunities

How to apply | Me pehea te whakauru

If you are interested in this role, please apply via Seek (link below) and attach your CV and Cover Letter. Please note that there will be some pre-requisite questions that you will also need to complete. Applicants must also have the eligibility to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

Sessional Lecturer - SEEK

Further information on AIC and Future Skills can be obtained by visiting our websites: https://auckland.op.ac.nz or www.futureskills.co.nz. Alternatively, you can also reach out to the People & Development on people@futureskills.co.nz.

We welcome and include everyone regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, religious or ethical beliefs, or political opinions.