Academic Staff Member

QJumpers Recruitment Services; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Wintec is seeking a passionate Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher to deliver Sports Leadership, Exercise Science and Outdoor Education modules at the Rotokauri Campus. The role focuses on akonga-first teaching, blended learning, and strong community ties within the Waikato region.

You will hold a Certificate in Adult Teaching or NZCATT (or equivalent), plus a relevant tertiary qualification, and have experience with Moodle or Blackboard. A driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Adult Teaching or NZCATT or equivalent
• Tertiary qualification one level above the level required to teach
• Full Driver's License
• Experience with Moodle and Blackboard
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
• Ability to use initiative and adapt to changing circumstances

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Sports Leadership, Exercise Science and Outdoor Education modules to the Waikato Trades Academy
• Delivery of Outdoor Education and Te Hihiri modules to the Bachelor of Sports Science Degree programme
• Other duties as directed, including relief cover

Education

Certificate in Adult Teaching

NZCATT or equivalent

Tertiary qualification one level above teaching

Strong interpersonal and relationship skills

Experience with learning technologies Moodle, Blackboard

Ability to use initiative and adapt to changing circumstances

Tools

Moodle

Blackboard

Job description

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher, Postsecondary

We are seeking a passionate and akonga-focused educator who is committed to creating an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that enables learners to achieve their full potential. This role involves delivering high-quality teaching using innovative and blended learning approaches, developing and maintaining current curriculum and assessment resources, and fostering strong relationships with akonga, tutors, industry, and the wider community. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, educational excellence, and culturally responsive teaching, while contributing positively to a collaborative teaching team through course development, research, quality assurance, academic administration, and the ongoing enhancement of teaching and learning practices.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $77500.00 and $96800.00, depending on skills and experience.

This Academic Staff Member role is based at our Centre of Sports Science and Human Performance on the Rotokauri Campus and reports to the Team Manager. The role will be responsible for:

• Delivery of Sports Leadership, Exercise Science and Outdoor Education modules to the Waikato Trades Academy
• Delivery of Outdoor Education and Te Hihiri modules to the Bachelor of Sports Science Degree programme.
• Other duties as directed, including but not limited to relief cover

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate in Adult Teaching, NZCATT or equivalent
• Tertiary qualification one level above the level required to teach
• Full Driver's License.
• Experience with learning technologies e.g. Moodle, Blackboard
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills and a demonstrated ability to work with colleagues to resolve issues and meet agreed outcomes
• Ability to use initiative, be innovative, to question the status quo and to adapt to changing circumstances

In addition, preferably you will also have NZOIA or equivalent experience:

• Bush 1 (River Crossing and Kaitiakitanga),
• Rock 1 (Rock Climbing Units
• MTB 1 (MTB Units)
• Canoe/Kayak 1 (Canoe Unit)

A background in strength and conditioning, including exercise prescription, coaching and facilitating sessions, is also desirable.

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.

We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection; we're looking for potential.

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.

For more information please view the Position Description below.

Wintec is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

As a responsible employer and education provider, Wintec is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks. Please note: This role has been identified as a children’s worker – therefore, the successful candidate will need to undergo a Safety Check process which includes, but is not limited to a New Zealand Police vet.

Advertising will close on 4 September; however, we will be assessing applications as they come in, and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.