Academic Staff Member - Psychology

Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera - Welcome to the Open Polytechnic

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Are you a passionate psychology educator ready to make a real impact? Join our dynamic team at Open Polytechnic and help learners across Aotearoa achieve their goals through online, distance, flexible learning.

We're on the lookout for an inspiring Academic Staff Member to teach diploma and degree-level Psychology courses via our cutting-edge online platform. You'll be part of a collaborative, experienced team of subject matter experts and practitioners, all committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences.

Location: Lower Hutt campus with hybrid work options available.

As an Academic Staff Member, you will:

• Teach & Inspire: Deliver engaging online courses using best-practice digital tools and interactive strategies.
• Shape Curriculum: Provide expert feedback on course content and assessments to keep them relevant and high-quality.
• Support Learners: Offer targeted academic support to help ākonga thrive.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with fellow educators, mentors, and markers in a supportive team environment.
• Drive Improvement: Share insights with Programme Delivery Managers to continuously enhance our programmes.
• Research & Reflect: Contribute to research that informs your teaching practice.

Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou | Why you should join our team

At Open Polytechnic, we're proud to transform lives through learning. Here's what our kaimahi love:

• Purpose driven work that makes a real difference
• Flexible hybrid working - split your time between campus and home
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised school holiday programme
• Free fitness classes to support your wellbeing
• Great coffee at our onsite café
• A culture that values balance, collaboration and growth.

Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the role

• A Master's degree (or higher) in Psychology
• Advanced knowledge in psychological theory and practice, including, mental health and wellbeing, cognitive and biological psychology, educational psychology, and research design and statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging, culturally responsive instruction and support diverse learner needs
• A passion for empowering learners and making education accessible
• Knowledge of Mātauranga Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and some Te Reo Māori proficiency
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills
• Tech-savvy mindset and willingness to embrace new tools
• A team-first attitude and collaborative spirit

Mō mātou | About us

Open Polytechnic is Aotearoa's leading provider of online and distance learning, supporting over 30,000 learners each year. Whether it's Real Estate, Social Work, Construction, or Education - our ākonga are at the heart of everything we do.

We're proud of our kaimahi and deeply value the contributions of every team member.

Tono mai | Apply now

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. For any questions about the role, contact Nerida.Radley@openpolytechnic.ac.nz

Applications close 11 pm on 10 September 2025.

Noho ora mai. Tēnā koe.