Programme Developer

Programme Developer

• We are committed to empowering our learners and communities through innovative and culturally responsive programmes
• Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Free health and life insurance, generous leave provisions plus additional leave based on length of service, free car parking.
• A whanau-friendly workplace with the potential of flexible work options

About us

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 years.  Our vision of ‘Whānau transformation through education’ drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Ko ngā uara (our values) are woven throughout the actions we take to achieve great outcomes for our tauira (students) and kaimahi (employees):

• Te Aroha: Having regard for one another and those for whom we are responsible and to whom we are accountable.
• Te Whakapono: The basis of our beliefs and the confidence that what we are doing is right.
• Ngā Ture: The knowledge that our actions are morally and ethically right and that we are acting in an honourable manner.
• Kotahitanga: Unity amongst iwi and other ethnicities; standing as one.

About this role

The primary purpose of the Programme Developer is to lead the building and development of new and existing curriculum, assessments and resources for a range of delivery contexts and according to TWoA, NZQA, SSB’s and TEC requirements. This includes creating and completing all teaching and learning resources for the assigned curriculum ensuring that all evidence, documents and supporting resources are fit for purpose and are of a high quality.

This position has a broad focus on the development process and undertakes the development of new and existing curriculum for multiple delivery contexts and ensures quality curriculum documents and resources support the strategic goals of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide exceptional planning and project management of assigned programme developments
• Develop new programme documents for internal and external approval, including curriculum, supporting programme assessments, resources and related materials
• Facilitate stakeholder groups to consider current programmes and curriculum content in order to develop new programmes and curriculum content for suitability and relevance
• Re-develop existing programme documents for internal and external approval as required including supporting programme assessments, resources and materials
• Complete all learning and teaching resources for assigned programme developments
• Co-ordinate and facilitate programme, resource and assessment forums to complete programme development applications to the required criteria and within the required timeframe
• Maintain current knowledge of curriculum philosophy and practice especially as it applies to development in degree and postgraduate contexts
• Collaborate with Planner – Programme Development to reach project milestones and achieve the team action plan
• Provide mentoring (Tuakana) and guidance to Programme Development Advisors throughout programme developments
• Create and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including community, iwi and employers
• Work closely with the Planner – Programme Development to develop reports and report regularly to the Poururuku – Curriculum Development

About you

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree (Education preferred)

• Post Graduate Diploma Education

• NZQA 11551 and 11552 or equivalent skills and knowledge

• Full NZ Drivers Licence

Experience:

• 4+ years’ experience in programme development (curriculum, assessment and resource) within ITP, PTE and/or Wānanga

• 2+ years’ experience in on-line learning and e-learning development (preferred)

• 4+ years’ experience in working with the NZQA Framework

• 4+ years’ experience in project management or equivalent

• 4+ years’ experience in an academic/education related role

Āhuatanga Māori:

• Actively engages in cultural activities and has an excellent understanding of āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga)

• Able to understand and converse in te reo Māori (TARM level 4 or equivalent qualification)

• Prepared to increase knowledge, understanding and everyday use of te reo and āhuatanga Māori and support other kaimahi in the same endeavour

• Understands and is an advocate for using Te Wānanga o Aotearoa values in the workplace

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

If this sounds like an opportunity you’d be interested in, and you have the experience we need - we'd love to hear from you.

Click “APPLY NOW” to submit your application online.  For additional enquiries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz

A position description can be downloaded below.  For more information, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz