Academic Staff Member – Financial Services

Job title: Academic Staff Member – Financial Services

Company: The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand


Job description: Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.Mō te tūnga | About the roleWe are looking for someone to add value to the Financial Services team in a permanent role, with potential options of full time or part time. You will be joining an existing team of tutors who teach across the two business degrees, the NZ Diploma in Business and our Financial Services programme.This position is an academic delivery role, where you will be teaching students on our online platform in the Financial Services programme (General Insurance and Life, Health and Disability Insurance) . Subject expertise in a range of other business subject areas such as HR, Management, Economics, Marketing, Operations, Leadership will be an advantage.You will be responsible for:

• Teaching courses in the Open Distance Flexible Learning (ODFL) modality utilising interactive technology and best practice professional standards for online distance learning
• Providing feedback on course materials and assessments as required
• Using innovative technology and appropriate interactive teaching strategies to facilitate student learning
• Providing students with targeted and specific support that develops their knowledge and understanding of subject matter
• Working collaboratively within a team environment, that includes our contracted marking workforce, student mentors and other teaching staff
• Providing feedback to Programme Delivery Managers on course and programme delivery matters
• Building on your research portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A background in giving financial advice, specifically in the Insurances domain.
• A working knowledge of the regulatory framework attached to the financial services industry.
• The New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services L5, with strands in Insurance.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• High level of skill using computers and applications.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish rapport and credibility to work with a wide range of people in a collegial, constructive manner
• A high level of integrity, judgement, flexibility, self-motivation and responsiveness
• Passion for education

Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the roleYou will have a passion for impacting the lives of everyday people and seeing them achieve their educational goals and dreams. You will also constantly be striving to be the best you can be, just as our students do and you pride yourself on the quality of your work.Mō mātou | About usThe Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading distance and online learning provider. We are a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology). We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 students each year. We’re a place where you can make a difference.We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou – Why you should join our teamWe offer our people free education (50% off for whanau) free car parking on campus, flexible working options, a modernised working environment, subsidised school holiday programmes for your children, free fitness classes, and an on-site café.We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all of our people.Tono mai | Apply nowIf this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career’s website. Contact Buweni Senanayake with any questions about the role. Applications close 20 January 2025 at 11.59 pm.Noho ora mai. Tēnā koe.Job details

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34931 * Posted:06 Jan 2025 * Closes:20 Jan 2025 23:55 * Expertise:Academic Staff (Teaching) * Work type:Full Time, Permanent * Location:Lower Hutt * More details (document):Join Open PolytechnicThe Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Ltd is a Business Division of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and TechnologyLearn with purpose

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Location: Lower Hutt

Job date: Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:19:20 GMT

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