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Otago Polytechnic:Carpentry Lecturer - Central Otago

Otago Polytechnic:Carpentry Lecturer - Central Otago

Otago Polytechnic Cromwell

Listed: 4 Nov 2024


Share your knowledge, experience, passion and creativity with Carpentry ākonga (learners) teaching carpentry trade skills and knowledge to high school students in the Otago Secondary Tertiary College Programme.

Fulltime, fixed term until December 2025, Part-time options available


Tēnā koutou katoa Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation

At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, 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 at our Central Otago Campus in Cromwell, you will share your knowledge, experience, passion and creativity with Carpentry ākonga (learners) teaching carpentry trade skills and knowledge to high school students in the Otago Secondary Tertiary College Programme. This involves two days per week teaching Level 2 BCATS (Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills) and two days per week delivering the level 3 BCATS programme. You will be responsible for teaching and contributing towards student attendance, curriculum development, student discipline, student results, moderation, progress reports and purchasing class materials.


Ko wai koe | About you

The successful applicant will be a qualified Carpenter with extensive relevant experience along with

  • A current First Aid Certificate or a willingness to get one
  • Site Safe Passport and be a Licenced Building Practitioner.
  • Supporting and mentoring young people in industry-based training would be preferred.
  • While this is a full-time role we welcome applications from those candidates who would prefer part-time hours. Please indicate your preference in your application.
  • 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 please contact Harriet Walsh via phone or email.


For a position description or to apply please visit our website link.


Applications close 5pm, Sunday 17 November 2024.