Academic Staff Member, Dairy Processing programme

QJumpers Recruitment Services; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Wintec invites applications for an Academic Staff Member to deliver NZ Diploma in Dairy Processing level 6 at 0.8 FTE starting January 2027, teaching from February at Hamilton City Campus.

You will bring dairy industry knowledge, strong teaching ability, and commitment to inclusive learning; a Bachelor’s degree is required and NZ residency or work permit; previous tertiary teaching is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification is required.
• Experience in the dairy processing or dairy manufacturing industry is essential.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment and student support.
• NZ residency or a current NZ work permit is required.
• Previous tertiary teaching or training experience is advantageous; teaching qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging learning experiences for Dairy Processing students.
• Instruct and mentor students in theoretical concepts and practical application.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Stay current with industry and educational best practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Academic Staff Member, Dairy Processing programme

Listed 4 days Ago

Wintec

Education

• Part Time
• Application Closes10 Oct 2026
• Vocational Education Teacher, Postsecondary

We have an exciting opportunity for a 0.8 Full-time equivalent to deliver NZ Diploma in Dairy Processing level 6. The role will commence in January 2027, in preparation for teaching from February.

This position is based at the Wintec City Campus, where you will join a supportive team committed to ākonga-centred learning that empowers students to progress confidently into degree-level study or employment.

Our Dairy Processing programme is designed for learners working within the dairy industry and develops advanced knowledge and practical capability across dairy processing and manufacturing. In this role, you will draw on your industry knowledge and experience to support learners to apply their learning directly within their workplace and professional practice.

In this role, you will:

• Facilitate engaging and interactive learning experiences for Dairy Processing students.
• Instruct and mentor students in both theoretical concepts and their practical application within dairy processing environments.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Stay current with industry and educational best practices.

You will bring strong dairy industry knowledge and a passion for sharing your expertise with the next generation of dairy professionals. You will be comfortable working with learners who bring their own industry experience to the classroom and will be able to connect technical concepts with real-world dairy processing practice.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification.
• Relevant experience within the dairy processing or dairy manufacturing industry.
• A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring all students are supported in their educational journey.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a current NZ work permit

Previous tertiary teaching, training, mentoring, or assessment experience would be advantageous. A relevant adult teaching qualification would also be desirable, however, support may be available to develop your teaching capability if you are transitioning from industry into tertiary education.

For more information, please view the Position Description below.

Wintec is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute located in Hamilton.

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.

Applications close 10 October. We will be assessing applications as they come in, and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.

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.