Kia hiwa rā!
At Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka - Unitec, we believe in the transformative power of education to positively impact our ākonga, their whānau, and the wider community. We are guided by the principles of Te Noho Kotahitanga, our partnership with Māori, and ensure our ākonga are well-prepared for future employment needs through a blend of hands-on and classroom-based learning.
As Discipline Leader of Acting, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our Acting programme, at all levels from Certificate to Bachelors, and up to postgraduate levels. The Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (BPSA) stands as a thriving, vibrant programme, requiring leadership with industry expertise.
Our Acting programme is heavily practice-based, and your industry standing will be integral in leading the development of acting and performance skills, helping students to realize their full potential on both screen and stage.
You'll have:
- An understanding or desire to learn te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of kaupapa Māori.
- Demonstrable commitment in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments.
- A proven ability to create solutions-based results with diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Relevant qualification at least one level higher than courses lecturing, where practicable. Alternatively, relevant experience may be appropriate in some circumstances.
- Demonstrable practical ability to lecture in vocational education context
- Strong industry networks.
- Active researcher, with capability and passion to contribute towards Unitec's industry and community-driven research.
We're a high-performing School with flexible work environments that focus on deep connections to the professional industry. We value a positive and healthy staff culture, with teamwork and relational strength across a wide range of Creative Industries disciplines in Performing and Screen Arts, and Design and Contemporary Arts.
Please apply online and attach your current CV and covering letter highlighting your skills and experience that make you a strong fit for this role. If you have any queries about the role, please email Emma Derbyshire, Recruitment Business Partner @ ederbyshire@unitec.ac.nz. Please note this email address is not to be used for direct application.
Unitec is a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Unitec 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.
This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted by the National Office review process. Therefore, in assessing applications, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority.