Academic Staff Member - Mechanical Engineering

Position Title: Academic Staff Member Mechanical Engineering

Location: Tauranga

Team: Academic Delivery and Development

Position Type: Fixed term, part time (16 hours per week)

Remuneration: $80,466 - $87,211 (Fixed remuneration excluding Kiwisaver)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi \| About the Role

This role involves teaching on our New Zealand in Engineering (Mechanical strand) programme, supporting rangatahi to succeed through engaging, industry-aligned learning. You’ll deliver classroom teaching, tutor ākonga, update learning resources, assess work, and support recruitment and wellbeing.

You’ll join a supportive vocational teaching tram dedicated to empowering young learners across the rohe.

Ngā mahi \| Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of New Zealand Diploma in Engineering Programme (Mechanical and common courses). Courses include but not limited to Engineering mathematics, Mechanical materials, Engineering Cad (solid works), Thermodynamics, Manufacturing processes and Production
• Providing leadership in student management
• Developing, planning and implementing student assessment, courses and resource material
• Monitoring student progress and results providing timely and accurate advice and support as required
• Planning and timetabling for the programme as well as assisting with recruitment
• Actively promoting and applying Toi Ohomai Health \& Safety policies

He kōrero mōu \| About You

You bring:

• A National qualification in Mechanical Engineering (level 6 and above)
• A minimal of 5 years industry experience
• In depth experience and knowledge of the New Zealand Industry
• Any regulatory memberships etc that are required
• Good computer literacy skills

Mō Mātou \| About us

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.

Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara \| our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:

• Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
• Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
• Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
• Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose

Me pēhea te tono \| How to apply

At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.

If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.