Head of ECE Academic Leadership & Bicultural Practice

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

Job summary

NZTC is seeking an authentic academic leader to provide strategic oversight across our ECE programmes, including ITE. You will lead and develop academic teams, strengthen teaching and assessment quality, and ensure our programmes stay contemporary, inclusive and connected to the needs of Aotearoa's ECE sector and diverse communities.

You will bring a postgraduate qualification in education, substantial ECE leadership experience, and a deep commitment to bicultural practice, Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in education, ECE or related discipline.
• Substantial experience in early childhood education and teacher education.
• Experience leading tertiary academic teams, curriculum development, assessment and academic quality.
• Understanding Te Whāriki, NZQA requirements and teacher registration pathways.
• Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to bicultural practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership across NZTC's ECE programmes, including ITE.
• Lead and develop academic teams, strengthen teaching and assessment quality.
• Ensure programmes remain contemporary, inclusive and connected to the ECE sector.
• Embed bicultural practice and strengthen te ao Māori in teaching and learning.
• Shape future learning to reflect Te Whāriki and evolving sector needs.
• Build authentic relationships with ECE employers, communities and professional bodies.
• Use learner feedback, data and sector insights to strengthen educational quality.

Skills

Leadership

Stong people management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Master's degree or higher in education

Job description

NZTC is seeking an authentic academic leader to provide strategic oversight across our ECE programmes, including ITE. You will lead and develop academic teams, strengthen teaching and assessment quality, and ensure our programmes stay contemporary, inclusive and connected to the needs of Aotearoa's ECE sector and diverse communities.

You will bring a postgraduate qualification in education, substantial ECE leadership experience, and a deep commitment to bicultural practice, Te Tiriti o Waitangi