Capable NZ Facilitator - Engineering Speciality

Otago Polytechnic; Dunedin; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Otago Polytechnic invites applications for an Engineering Subject Matter Expert to join Capable NZ as a Facilitator in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology programme. This role supports adult learners, travels with them through their reflective journey, and delivers Work-Based Learning qualifications.

The position is part-time (18.75 hours/week), fixed-term until December 2027, largely remote with an office in Dunedin for onsite options.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of adult learning and work-based learning.
• Adaptable to learners’ needs and graduate profiles, policies and processes.
• Extensive experience in Engineering; leadership, management or adult education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learners’ personal journey of reflection and self-assessment.
• Travel with learners through their programme journey in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology.
• Work with Capable NZ and Otago Polytechnic using Teams for remote delivery, with onsite option in Dunedin.
• Engage with learners via email, phone and face-to-face; build relationships and support outcomes.

Skills

Engineering experience

Leadership

Adult education

Education

Bachelor or Master in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil)

Adult Tertiary Teaching qualification

Job description

Listed 2 days Ago

Otago Polytechnic

Education

Part-time – 18.75 hours per week

Fixed-term until December 2027

Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation

At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.

We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all.

Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role

Ahi kā ki uta, ahi kā ki tai, kia horahorahia, purapura o ahi kā. Let your home fires be seen inland, let you home fires be seen along the coast, and may the sparks from your home fires rise up and be seen throughout the world.

Are you an outstanding educator experienced in facilitating ākonga (learners), with a desire to help people transform their lives and realise their full potential?

Capable NZ is Otago Polytechnic’s provider of Work-Based Learning (WBL) Qualifications offering the Independent Learning Pathway (ILP) and Professional Practice Qualifications, re-engaging experienced adults with education. We provide people with extensive professional and community experience, the opportunity to earn a tertiary qualification based on their skills and expertise, and through new learning at and through their workplace.

Due to growth throughout Aotearoa/New Zealand, we need an Engineering Subject Matter Expert to work as a Facilitator in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology programme.

As a highly competent Facilitator, you will travel with learners through their personal journey of reflection and self-assessment.

Our team is largely remote, working from home and utilising technology such as Teams to connect with our learners and colleagues. We have an office in Dunedin should you wish to work onsite.

Ko wai koe | About you

You will possess a strong understanding of adult learning, ideally including work-based learning, and recognising the significance of ‘ako’ and how it applies to the learner. You will be adaptable to the needs of your learners, driven to help them succeed, and work well within appropriate graduate profiles, policies and processes.

You will have extensive experience in Engineering and ideally either leadership, management or adult education. You will have a strong professional practice framework, be a culturally responsive practitioner and be self-managing, organised and thorough. Your style will be energising and results-focused.

Reflection will be natural to you and your curiosity to learn about others will make you a good listener with strong questioning skills. A deep sense of accountability will drive you to go the "extra mile" for your learners; you will have their best interests at heart and mind. As part of a self-leading team, you will communicate effectively, take responsibility for your work, be accountable to your learners and your colleagues, and live the values of Otago Polytechnic and Capable NZ.

Ideally, you’ll hold a Bachelor or Master in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil), along with an Adult Tertiary Teaching qualification or equivalent. However, if you bring strong industry experience and relevant expertise, we’d still really encourage you to apply.

Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.

You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.

For specific information please contact Michael Simmons 0800 762 786 or [e-mail]