Academic Staff Member - Business

Full Time or Proportional (0.6 - 1.0FTE), Fixed Term until Dec 2026

• Deliver and design programmes across Level 4–6 Business
• Flexible 3–5 days per week - tell us your preferred working hours
• Make real impact with diverse learners in a values-led, Tiriti-focused environment

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role

We’re seeking an Academic Staff Member – Business to deliver high-quality teaching across our business programmes, including Level 6 Marketing, Level 5 Business courses, and Level 4 Certificate in Business - Administration & Technology.

In this role, you’ll design engaging learning, assess student progress, and support learner success and industry relevance. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues and bring your expertise in areas such as marketing, business administration or a variety of business disciplines to enrich delivery.

This is a flexible opportunity (3-5 days per week). Please include your preferred hours and the courses you feel confident teaching in your cover letter.

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

• A degree or trade qualification in Business, Commerce, or a related discipline
• Current knowledge of industry practices and developments within the relevant field
• Demonstrated relevant industry experience
• Proficiency in key business programme disciplines
• Ability to support and guide learners to achieve their learning outcomes
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to effectively plan, organise, coordinate activities, and meet deadlines
• Well-developed digital literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• A genuine passion for business education, with a commitment to enhancing practice and contributing to industry through teaching

Mō Mātou – About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury is the South Island's largest provider of tertiary vocational education, helping people build better futures - and that starts with our people.

Every day, our kaimahi help students gain real skills for real careers through hands-on learning and strong industry connections.

The Madras Street (City) campus brings engineering, architecture, music, trades, health and creative arts together in the heart of Christchurch, right next door to One New Zealand Stadium.

We offer tangible benefits: fee discounts on Ara courses for staff, professional development leave and funding, two on-site early childhood centres, generous leave provisions, and an annual Christmas closedown to enjoy time with whanau and friends. A gym, library and cafés complete the picture.

Guided by our values Hono | Connect, Hihiri | Inspire and Aroha | Respect, we're committed to equity, inclusion and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you're looking for work that matters, Ara could be your next chapter.

Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email ***email_hidden***.

Rā Katinga - Applications close – 11.55pm, Sunday 19 July 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

Job Details

Reference #

23641

Posted on

03 Jul 2026

Closes on

19 Jul 2026 23:55

Location(s)

Central Christchurch

Expertise

Academic

Job level(s)

Experienced

Work type(s)

Fixed term full-time