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Urgent! Academic Staff Member - Accounting / Tax Position in Lower Hutt - Open Polytechnic

Academic Staff Member Accounting / Tax



Job description

Tēnā koe.

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

Mō te tūnga | About the role


Are you a passionate educator ready to make a real impact?

Join our dynamic accounting team at Open Polytechnic and help learners across the motu to achieve their goals through online, distance, flexible learning.


We're on the lookout for an inspiring and qualified Academic Staff Member to teach diploma and degree-level accounting courses via our cutting-edge online platform.

You'll be part of a collaborative, experienced team of subject matter experts and practitioners, 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: Facilitate 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 your Programme Delivery Manager to continuously enhance our programmes.
  • Research: You will be expected to be research active.

  • 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
  • Flexible hybrid working - split your time between campus and home
  • 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 Master's degree (or higher) in accounting
  • Appropriate professional qualification (Ideally CA ANZ certified) and management accounting and/or financial accounting expertise.
  • 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
  • Experience supporting diverse learning populations
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and time management 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 , 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 


    Noho ora mai.

    Tēnā koe.


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    Postsecondary Teachers



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