Remote IT Research Supervisor for Master’s Projects

Financial Edge; Auckland; Remote; NZD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitecliffe School of Information Technology is seeking Research Supervisors to oversee Master of Information Technology projects for the November 2026 intake. Contract roles aligned with trimester end dates, based in New Zealand, with supervision delivered remotely and with the programme team.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree or higher (PhD desirable), with experience supervising postgraduate students. Deep expertise in IT-related fields, and knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi are valued.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher (PhD desirable) in IT, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software and Web, AI, Cloud Infrastructure or related field.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students (Master's level or equivalent).
• Deep knowledge in at least one specialty area and ability to apply it to a NZ context.
• Familiarity with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and applied research methods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise MIT students in their applied research or practical projects.
• Guide students in research question development, methodology, and project design.
• Ensure student work aligns with NZ industry, regulatory, and cultural context.
• Provide structured feedback on research design, progress and writing.
• Hold regular online check-ins with students and maintain supervision records.
• Work with the programme team to maintain academic standards.

Education

Master's degree or higher

PhD desirable

Supervising postgraduate students

Strong communication skills

Collaborative, remote-friendly

Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Applied research methods (qualitative/quantitative/design-based)

Job description

Whitecliffe School of Information Technology is seeking Research Supervisors to oversee Master of Information Technology projects for the November 2026 intake. Contract roles aligned with trimester end dates, based in New Zealand, with supervision delivered remotely and with the programme team.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree or higher (PhD desirable), with experience supervising postgraduate students. Deep expertise in IT-related fields, and knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi are valued.