New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) provides high quality education to early childhood and healthcare students in New Zealand and around the world. For over 40 years, NZTC has been providing comprehensive and professional study programs to enable our students to excel in their chosen fields. We are committed to enabling our students’ access to outstanding education offered via flexible technology-enhanced modes of learning that support lifelong learning journeys

To learn more about us, please visit  https://www.nztertiarycollege.ac.nz/

Director of Academic Delivery (Kaihautū Ako) 
Location: Auckland
Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid 

About the Role

The Director of Academic Delivery (Kaihautū Ako) is responsible for leading NZTC’s teaching workforce and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality adult education programmes. You will provide both strategic and operational leadership across programme delivery, working closely with Programme Leaders, kaiako (lecturers), and academic teams to strengthen teaching quality, learner outcomes, and academic integrity.

This role will lead the implementation of NZTC’s evolving academic delivery model, ensuring alignment with NZQA requirements, adult learning best practice, and NZTC’s commitment to ākonga success. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide operational leadership across NZTC’s academic delivery, including Programme Leaders and kaiako 

• Ensure consistent, high-quality teaching and learning experiences across all programmes 

• Lead the implementation of NZTC’s academic delivery framework and workforce model 

• Embed effective adult learning (ako pakeke) and culturally responsive teaching practices 

• Oversee academic quality, including assessment integrity and moderation processes 

• Strengthen academic capability through mentoring, professional development, and teaching observation 

• Monitor and improve learner outcomes, including retention, completion, and satisfaction 

• Lead academic staff through organisational change and delivery transformation 

You can access the complete Job Description here: Director of Academic Delivery JD

About You 

We are seeking an experienced and strategic academic leader to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role will lead the transformation and delivery of NZTC’s academic programmes, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment. 

You are a confident and values-driven academic leader with experience in the New Zealand tertiary education sector. You bring a strong understanding of quality assurance, teaching excellence, and leading people through change. 

You will have: 

• Proven senior leadership experience in tertiary education 

• A postgraduate qualification (master’s or higher) 

• Strong knowledge of NZQA, NZQF, and academic quality systems 

• Expertise in adult learning and programme delivery (including online/blended models) 

• Experience leading academic teams and implementing change 

• A full driver licence and the ability to travel nationally 

Ideally, you will also have: 

• Experience in delivery of online teaching and learning. 

• Experience in early childhood or teacher education 

• Experience working with diverse and international learner cohorts 

Why work with us

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) is a well-established, private tertiary education provider committed to delivering high-quality programmes that support learner success in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. 

• Be part of a values-driven organisation focused on learner success 

• Lead meaningful change in academic delivery and innovation 

• Work within a collaborative and supportive academic environment 

• Contribute to programmes that make a real difference in education and communities 

To Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting 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.