Capstone Project Supervisor - Master of Management

Yoobee College of Creative Innovation; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Yoobee Colleges, New Zealand’s leading specialist creative and technology college, seeks a Capstone Project Supervisor for the Master of Management. This fixed-term, part-time role offers 10 hours weekly and is remote anywhere in New Zealand.

You will mentor 10 postgraduate students across a 15-week cycle, guiding them in research design, analysis, and scholarly writing to achieve Level-9 learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• PhD in Management, Business Analytics, Business Informatics, Information Systems, or related discipline (essential).
• Prior postgraduate supervision, mentoring, or research guidance experience.
• Experience in applied research, consulting, or industry projects.
• Familiarity with research methodologies and academic writing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise postgraduate students with weekly structured guidance and support.
• Lead project planning, scope definition, milestones, and overall research progress.
• Support students in research design, literature review, methodology, data analysis, and academic writing.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on drafts, reports, presentations and assessments to uphold standards.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and intervene with additional support as needed.
• Ensure compliance with academic integrity and ethical practice, liaising with industry partners where applicable.

Skills

Postgraduate supervision

Applied research

Academic writing

Mentoring/coaching

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & Te Tiriti awareness

Education

PhD in Management or related discipline

Job description

Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We are fast movers, action orientated, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun.

Making a difference to someone's life by sharing your industry knowledge, experience and stories is incredibly exciting and rewarding. We work passionately to prepare our students’ to be ‘work ready, world ready’ for an industry we love . . and you can be a part of this.

At Yoobee Colleges, we believe learning should be defined by the exceptional. New Zealand’s largest specialist creative and technology college; we’ve been fueling the creative and tech industries for over 30 years with talented Animators, Filmmakers, Designers, Techies, and Game Developers. We offer online delivery, alongside our campuses based in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.

To find out more about us, please visit https://www.yoobee.ac.nz

Job Description

Capstone Project Supervisor - Master of Management

Location: Remote - Anywhere in NZ

Part-time | Fixed-term | Remote

Please note: This is a fixed-term, part-time role working 10 hours a week (2x 5 hour days).

About the role:

The Capstone Project Supervisor mentors postgraduate students undertaking their research or applied industry project over a 15-week duration. The supervisor provides structured academic guidance, ensures scholarly standards, and supports students in achieving Level-9 learning outcomes through independent research, analysis, and professional application.

In this role, you will be assigned 10 students and will be expected to mentor them individually on a weekly basis. We currently have scheduled capstone engagement sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays, but supervisors may arrange meetings flexibly based on mutual availability with their students.

Key Responsibilities are (but not limited to):

• Supervise postgraduate students, providing weekly structured academic guidance and support.
• Lead project planning, scope definition, milestone tracking, and overall research progress.
• Support students in research design, literature review, methodology, data analysis, and academic writing.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on drafts, reports, presentations, and assessments to ensure postgraduate standards.
• Monitor progress, identify academic risks, and intervene with additional support where needed.
• Ensure compliance with academic integrity, ethical research practice, and inclusive supervision, liaising with industry partners where applicable.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• PhD in Management, Business Analytics, Business Informatics, Information Systems, or related discipline (essential)
• Prior postgraduate supervision, mentoring, or research guidance experience
• Experience in applied research, consulting, or industry projects
• Familiarity with research methodologies and academic writing
• Strong mentoring and coaching ability
• Excellent academic writing and feedback skills
• Ability to manage multiple students simultaneously
• High level of organisation and time management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to academic integrity and ethical research practice
• Respect for diversity and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles

Additional Information

Why work with us?

Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We are fast movers, action orientated, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun.

• Contribute directly to postgraduate student success
• Mentor future industry professionals
• Engage with cutting-edge applied research projects
• Strong commitment to your professional growth & development
• Work in a collaborative academic environment
• Amazing work culture that is highly collaborative and supportive

To Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted as applications are received.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuringwe’reattracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.