Master of IT - Project Supervisors

Whitecliffe; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitecliffe School of Information Technology invites applications for a pool of Master of Information Technology - Project Supervisors for the November 2026 intake. We are seeking NZ-based contractors to supervise postgraduate IT projects.

Supervisors will guide students in refining research questions and design, provide constructive feedback, and hold regular online check-ins while maintaining supervision records.

Qualifications

• Based in New Zealand with the right to work in New Zealand.
• Master's degree or higher in IT, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software and Web, AI, Cloud Infrastructure or related field; PhD desirable.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students (Master's level or equivalent).
• Deep knowledge in at least one specialty area and ability to apply in a New Zealand context.
• Familiarity with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and NZ research practice.
• Familiarity with qualitative, quantitative, and design-based research methods.
• Strong communication and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Collaborative, reliable approach to working remotely with programme teams and students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in your area of specialty.
• Help students develop research questions, methodology, and project design.
• Provide structured feedback on research design, progress, and written work.
• Hold regular online check-ins with students.
• Keep the required supervision records and documentation up to date.
• Work with the programme team to maintain consistent academic standards.

Skills

Postgraduate supervision

Research design and methods

Remote collaboration

Academic writing feedback

NZ work eligibility

Education

Master's degree or higher

PhD desirable

Job description

Master of IT - Project Supervisors November 2026 Whitecliffe School of Information Technology

Whitecliffe is a leading independent tertiary institution with campuses in Auckland, Manukau, Wellington, and Christchurch, known for innovative, industry-connected education. With growing student numbers in our postgraduate programmes, we are building a pool of New Zealand-based contractors to supervise Master of Information Technology (MIT) students for our November 2026 intake.

You will:

• Supervise students in your area of specialty, helping them develop and refine research questions, methodology, and project design
• Ensure students' work is relevant to the New Zealand context, including its industry, regulatory, and cultural environment
• Provide structured, constructive feedback on research design, progress, and written work
• Hold regular online check-ins with your students
• Keep the required supervision records and documentation up to date
• Work with the programme team to maintain consistent academic standards

About you

• Based in New Zealand, with the right to work in New Zealand
• A Master's degree or higher (PhD desirable), and/or significant professional experience, in IT, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software and Web, AI, Cloud Infrastructure, or a related field
• Previous experience supervising postgraduate students (Master's level or equivalent applied research or project supervision)
• Deep knowledge of at least one specialty area, with the ability to support students in applying it within a New Zealand context
• Familiarity with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to research and practice in Aotearoa
• Familiarity with applied research methods, including qualitative, quantitative, and design-based approaches
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• A collaborative, reliable approach to working remotely with programme teams and students

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