Academic Staff Member in Library and Information Studies

Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera - Welcome to the Open Polytechnic

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Are you a passionate library and information studies professional ready to make an impact in education? Join our dynamic team at Open Polytechnic and help learners across Aotearoa achieve their goals through online, distance, flexible learning.

We're on the lookout for an inspiring Academic Staff Member to teach library and information studies courses across our degree programme via our cutting-edge online platform. You'll be part of a collaborative, experienced team of dedicated specialists, all committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences.

Location: Lower Hutt campus with hybrid work options available.

As an Academic Staff Member, you will:

• Teach & Inspire: Deliver engaging online courses using best-practice digital tools and interactive strategies.
• Shape Curriculum: Provide expert feedback on course content and assessments to keep them relevant and high-quality.
• Support Learners: Offer targeted academic support to help ākonga thrive.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with fellow educators, mentors, and markers in a supportive team environment.
• Drive Improvement: Share insights with Programme Delivery Managers to continuously enhance our programmes.
• Research & Reflect: Contribute to research that informs your teaching practice and the degree programme.

Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou | Why you should join our team

At Open Polytechnic, we're proud to transform lives through learning. Here's what our kaimahi love:

• Purpose driven work that makes a real difference
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised school holiday programme
• Free fitness classes to support your wellbeing
• Great coffee at our onsite café
• A culture that values balance, collaboration and growth.

Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the role

• A background in the Library and Information sectors preferably with experience working in libraries.
• A relevant post graduate qualification
• Tertiary teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging, culturally responsive instruction and support diverse learner needs
• A passion for empowering learners and making education accessible
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Mātauranga Māori, and some Te Reo Māori proficiency
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills
• Tech-savvy mindset and willingness to embrace new tools
• A team-first attitude and collaborative spirit

Mō mātou | About us

Open Polytechnic is Aotearoa's leading provider of online and distance learning, supporting over 30,000 learners each year. Whether it's Real Estate, Social Work, Construction, or Education - our ākonga are at the heart of everything we do.

We're proud of our kaimahi and deeply value the contributions of every team member.

Tono mai | Apply now

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. For any questions about the role, contact ***email_hidden***

Applications close 11 pm on 28 June 2026.

Noho ora mai. Tēnā koe.

• Reference: 36912
• Posted: 15 Jun 2026
• Closes: 28 Jun 2026 23:00
• Expertise: Academic Staff (Teaching), Distance Education, Online Learning
• Work type: Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
• Location: Lower Hutt