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At Unitec - part of Te Pukenga, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well-equipped for the future needs of employers by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

 

Te āheinga: The opportunity

At Unitec, our School of Environmental and Animal Sciences provides an environment supportive of teaching, applied research and industry/community engagement within a range of programmes from certificate to degree level. Facilities on campus include Te Puna Kararehe (Unitec's Animal Behaviour and Husbandry Centre), a veterinary simulation clinic, a partner veterinary specialist hospital, a dog agility course, a molecular ecology laboratory, a microbiology suite, a greenhouse, a growth room, a butterfly house, herbarium, and insect collection.

This role will focus on teaching across a range of animal care and animal management courses.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the position.

 

He kōrero mōu: About you

As a Lecturer in Animal Health, you will teach and assess animal care and veterinary nursing courses. You will deliver high-quality classroom and practical vocational learning across this and other programmes within the School of Environmental and Animal Sciences.

You'll be able to demonstrate your commitment to excellence in learning and teaching, the provision of high-quality educational experiences for students, course administration, school and stakeholder engagement, and research.

Necessary skills and experience:

• Excellent skills in developing relationships with students and academic and practice colleagues, and the ability to work in a team.
• High-level communication skills expertise in the use of Word and, Excel, and other database software.
• A relevant diploma-level qualification in veterinary nursing or similar.
• Applicants must have a current full NZ driver's licence
• An understanding or desire to learn Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of Kaupapa Māori
• Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience with academic policies, procedures, and systems
• Experience teaching, either in clinical practice or academia
• Recent practical experience

 

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

In exchange for your hard work, we will offer you the chance to join an organisation with a strong commitment to developing your career. We operate in a flexible working environment that supports work-life balance, working with a supportive, close-knit team of like-minded people. We support ongoing professional development and professional registration.

 

Tono mai: How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.

 

Click APPLY. Application will close on 1st of August 2023 at 17:00.

Please note: We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply.

Unitec - part of Te Pukenga is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

 

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