Capstone Project Supervisor - Master of Management Up Education 7 hours ago

Vochure; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Yoobee Colleges seeks a Capstone Project Supervisor to mentor postgraduate students across a 15-week cycle. You will provide structured academic guidance, ensuring scholarly standards and supporting learning outcomes through independent research and professional application.

You will be assigned 10 students, meeting weekly; sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays but flexible by mutual agreement. This fixed-term, part-time role offers remote work across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• PhD required and demonstrated expertise in supervising postgraduate research.
• Experience guiding industry-relevant research projects is essential.
• Strong academic writing and mentoring abilities are required.
• Ability to manage multiple students and coordinate weekly mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Supervise postgraduate students; provide weekly structured academic guidance.
• Lead project planning, scope definition, milestones, and research progress.
• Support research design, literature review, methodology, data analysis, and writing.
• Provide timely feedback on drafts, reports, and assessments to uphold scholarly standards.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and offer additional support when needed.
• Ensure compliance with academic integrity and ethical research practice.

Skills

PhD in Management

Postgraduate supervision

Research guidance

Applied research

Academic writing

Mentoring & coaching

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Education

PhD in Management/related field

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

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 Supervisormentorspostgraduate students undertaking their research or applied industry project over a 15-week duration. The supervisorprovidesstructured academic guidance, ensures scholarly standards, and supports students in achievingLevel-9learning 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):

• Supervisepostgraduate 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.

Required Skills/Experience:

• PhD inManagement, 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 levelof organisation and time management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to academic integrity and ethical research practice
• Respect for diversity and commitment toTeTiritio Waitangi principles

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 withcutting-edgeapplied research projects
• Strong commitment to your professional growth & development
• Work in a collaborative academic environment
• Amazing work culture that is highly collaborative and supportive

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.