Director Ākonga Success

at  Manukau Institute of Technology

ABOUT US

NorthTec a division of Te Pūkenga, New Zealand’s leading institutes of technology, is committed to developing Northland and its people through tertiary education providing programmes from foundation to degree level. NorthTec is the region’s largest provider of tertiary education, with campuses and learning centres in Whangārei and across Northland.
The region’s climate, relaxed lifestyle and unbounded opportunities continue to attract people from around the world to Northland’s spectacular rural and coastal surroundings.
You will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve. We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
“Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi.” We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally responsive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
To learn more about NorthTec/Te Pūkenga, visit Tai Tokerau Wānanga | NorthTec.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a forward-thinking leader with a strong academic and educational leadership background to join our Senior Leadership Team. You will be abreast of innovative teaching and learning delivery and ensure that what we do and how we do it address the learning needs of diverse groups, are industry-relevant and that our programmes prepare ākonga for real-world settings.
This portfolio oversees the functions within NorthTec Ākonga success, teaching and learning delivery, academic quality and registry, ākonga support services and our international team based in Auckland being responsible for setting directorate strategy and managing the tactical delivery for these functions.
This integral role will report to the Regional Executive Director and will be responsible for developing and leading the teaching and learning (domestic and international) and ākonga support strategic programme of work to ensure the successful delivery of NorthTec kaupapa.
This unique opportunity requires a seasoned leader with proven ability to build relationships, influence at a senior level, and engage to facilitate understanding across multiple and diverse stakeholders. Confident in bringing an inclusive cultural lens across every touchpoint, the successful applicant will enjoy a dynamic and collaborative environment dedicated to vocational education in communities where ākonga are at the heart of our values and everything we do.
This position is based on campus in Whangārei, Northland.
Please refer to position description for further information (including remuneration) about the role.

Please refer the Job description for details