Manukau Institute of Technology | Te Pūkenga Looking for Head of School – Languages and Community Education at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

• Mahi that makes a difference
• Flexible hours and work from home days
• Free Parking

Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) provides a future-focused, student-centred education that gets people into great jobs. We are on a journey and this role is crucial to that journey. Our General Manager seeks a leader to join MIT as Head of Languages and Community Education, in this challenging role you will be based at our Otara Campus, East Tamaki.

Mōu te take, E uiga ia te oe, About you:

• Are you a dynamic leader with passion and outstanding communication skills with demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships?
• Do you pride yourself on your innovation, strategic thinking and commitment to high quality teaching and academic standards?

If you are answering yes, you will relish this opportunity working with academic teams who teach MIT’s certificate students. This is a key role providing academic leadership to ensure student success at all levels. In collaboration with other sector leaders within MIT, you will promote the growth and development of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Community Programmes.

Ideally you bring experience and a relevant qualification in Language, Literacy or Numeracy, enjoy diversity and can set and monitor budgets utilising your knowledge of tertiary funding. You pride yourself on your leadership skills and emotional intelligence to coach team leaders, and network with industry. Collaboration is your key to success, you will enjoy getting your hands dirty, doing the mahi, enabling and influencing with your positive attitude.

Ngā pūrākau | Our Story:

We are passionate, we are genuine, we are honest, and we care for others to nurture their ability to achieve – Manaakitanga – We are Manukau Institute of Technology. Established in 1970, Manukau Institute of Technology, (Te Whare Takiura o Manukau) has been serving students and the communities of South Auckland for over fifty years. We provide vocational education that puts students in the centre.

At MIT you will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve. We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do. If you are excited by the role and feel you would fit well into our organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Applications close: Wednesday 20th March, 2024

Job Reference: 28345

If you would like any further information, please contact Alison Redfern-Daly on (09) 968 8759 or email [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews may commence prior to the close date so don’t delay making an application.

“Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi.” We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.