Programme Leader (Primary) - Hybrid

• Hybrid role
• Competitive Salary on offer
• Strong commitment to your professional growth & development

About the role:

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Programme Leader to guide one of our new initial teacher academic programmes and lead a team of passionate Lecturers. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee programme operations, academic quality, moderation, team coordination, and ongoing curriculum development.

The primary purpose of this position will be taking on the role for the development and roll out of the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary). The role includes developing a team of advisors who can form a working group that will advise on courses, developing a network of schools for the Schools Onsite Training Programme, and ensuring the NZQA / Teaching Council application is prepared and submitted.

As Programme Leader, you’ll also be responsible for ensuring exceptional student learning outcomes, while maintaining strong connections with sector partners and representing NZTC in relevant professional forums and events.

This is a full-time, permanent position, and is open to candidates across the country - however you must have flexibility for occasional domestic travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the academic staff to deliver high-quality teaching and learning
• Oversee day-to-day programme operations, workload management, and academic coordination
• Ensure academic consistency through moderation, marking alignment, and curriculum monitoring
• Participate in programme development and review in collaboration with specialist academic staff
• Engage with sector partners, support marketing efforts, and contribute to student enrolment initiatives
• Monitor student support and engagement within your programme
• Contribute to research and professional development activities
• Ensure programme compliance with NZQA standards and NZTC’s Quality Management System

About You/Key Requirements:

We are seeking a strong candidate with experience in managing initial teacher education programmes and/or lecturing in primary education. You will also have a strong understanding of the changes and requirements for entry into primary programmes.

To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:

• Current fully registered, qualified primary teacher.
• Hold an appropriate qualification at a minimum of a master’s level degree in education, preferably in primary education.
• Proven experience in academic leadership, programme delivery, or lecturing.
• Strong knowledge of educational regulations and professional teaching standards in New Zealand.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage people, priorities, and processes effectively
• Experience with professional growth cycles and staff development
• Clear and confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• A commitment to ongoing research, development, and sector engagement
• Familiarity with online learning environments is advantageous

About Us

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) provides high quality education to early childhood and healthcare students in New Zealand and around the world. NZTC has been providing comprehensive and professional study programs to enable our students to excel in their chosen fields. We are committed to enabling our students’ access to outstanding education offered via flexible technology-enhanced modes of learning that support lifelong learning journeys

To learn more about us, please visit https://www.nztertiarycollege.ac.nz/

Why work with us

• Excellent work/life balance
• Be part of a respected institution shaping the future of teacher education in New Zealand.
• Opportunity to influence teacher education at a national level.
• Be a key part of a college academic team within an innovative, values-based organisation
• Work in a collaborative, research-driven environment.
• Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities.

Our application process:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.