Humanities Teacher and Paper Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO PATHWAY TE HUARAHI

About Us / Mō Mātou

Located in the heart of Dunedins vibrant campus the University of Otago Pathway department welcomes learners from across Aotearoa and around the world.

We deliver high quality university preparation programmes within a supportive inclusive and culturally rich environment. Our programmes provide the foundational skills for students to prepare them for degree-level study. Students may study any one of the four academic streams which align with the four University of Otago academic divisions: Business/Commerce Health Science Arts/Humanities and Science/Applied Science/Life Science.
Our wonderful team is collaborative passionate and committed to helping students succeed.

The Role / Te Mahi

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher to join our Pathway team to deliver the Level 4 Geography New Zealand History International Studies Contemporary Environment and International Studies An Historical Perspective..

As a Pathway Teacher and Paper Coordinator you will update curriculum content prepare learning materials manage assessments write examination papers oversee marking and complete final exam reporting.

You will also engage with teaching practices that support Māori and Pasifika learners and align with the University of Otagos strategic frameworks. Māori and Pacific candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a rewarding opportunity to positively influence learners study journeys.

Skills and Experience / Kā Pūkeka me Kā Wheako

You will hold a higher level discipline related qualification and/or teaching qualification along with experience teaching at tertiary and/or secondary level.

Confidence working with diverse learners is important and previous experience teaching international students will be an advantage. Equally important is a commitment to upholding values tikanga kawa and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tahu who hold mana whenua in the region.

This role is ideal for an energetic and creative educator who is passionate about making a difference and contributing meaningfully to their discipline.

Further details / Pūroko

This is a full-time (1 FTE) permanent position based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The salary range for this position is $75727 to $103641 Top of Range $111197.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.

We offer competitive salary five weeks annual leave a 6.75% superannuation scheme and the ability to achieve real work/life balance. For further information about our benefits please click here.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Specific enquiries may be emailed to Garry Chronican Director Pathway via the contact details below.

Application / Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:
A CV.
A Cover Letter.
Three referee contact details including telephone number and email address.

To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 3 May 2026.

Additional Information

Contact: Garry Chronican

Position details: Information Statement

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