Director of ECE Academic Leadership & Equity

Upeducation; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NZTC seeks an authentic academic leader to provide strategic direction across NZTC's ECE programmes, including ITE. You will lead and develop our academic teams, strengthen teaching and assessment quality, and ensure programmes remain contemporary and inclusive for Aotearoa's diverse communities.

You will champion bicultural practice, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Whāriki, and NZQA requirements while shaping curricula to meet tamariki and whānau needs.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in education, ECE or related discipline (master's level).
• Substantial experience in early childhood education and teacher education.
• Experience leading tertiary academic teams, curriculum development, assessment and quality.
• Understanding of Te Whāriki, NZQA requirements and teacher registration pathways.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing academic department where people feel valued and empowered.
• Strengthen learner engagement, progression and completion with equitable outcomes.
• Drive curriculum, teaching practice, moderation and academic quality improvements.
• Embed bicultural practice across programmes with te ao Māori and tikanga Māori.
• Shape learning to reflect Te Whāriki and evolving sector needs.
• Build authentic, reciprocal relationships with ECE employers and communities.
• Use learner feedback and sector insights to improve educational quality.

Skills

Postgraduate leadership

Curriculum leadership

Educational assessment

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Whāriki knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative leadership

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree in Education or related

Job description

NZTC seeks an authentic academic leader to provide strategic direction across NZTC's ECE programmes, including ITE. You will lead and develop our academic teams, strengthen teaching and assessment quality, and ensure programmes remain contemporary and inclusive for Aotearoa's diverse communities.

You will champion bicultural practice, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Whāriki, and NZQA requirements while shaping curricula to meet tamariki and whānau needs.