Job Description
Full job description
Permanent, Full Time
Apply now for a January 2026 start with a strong team
Lead the design and delivery of Academic English programmes (Levels 3-5)
Mentor and support a team of tutors across campuses and locations
Lead and deliver Academic English programmes with Ara | Te Pūkenga. Shape learning outcomes and support a team across multiple campuses.
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role
Start in January 2026 and join Ara's Portfolio of Business and English, delivering high-quality academic English programmes from NZCEL Level 3 Applied to Level 5. As a Senior Academic Staff Member (SASM), you'll lead the development and delivery of learning experiences that meet or exceed student and stakeholder expectations. This includes designing tailored materials and assessments, supporting a team of tutors across campuses, and ensuring consistent programme quality. You'll collaborate with staff and stakeholders to achieve Faculty goals and uphold Ara's mission, vision and values.
Senior Academic Staff Members are required to have a recognized teaching qualification.
Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience
A Bachelor's degree
or a post-graduate diploma in a language related area
or 720 hours' English language teaching experience
or a Diploma of Teaching
Experience in teaching Academic Writing, Study Skills and/or English for Academic Purposes to adults
Vision, innovation and a commitment to facilitating own and others' learning.
Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes.
Sound professional judgment and integrity
Friendly and approachable manner
Mō Mātou - About us
Ara Institute of Canterbury, a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.
As a business division of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Tono Ināianei - Apply now
We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email Recruitment@Ara.ac.nz.
Rā Katinga - Applications close - 5pm 19 October
Job Details
Reference #
18791
Posted on
06 Oct 2026
Closes on
19 Oct 2026 17:00
Location(s)
Central Christchurch
Expertise
Academic
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Permanent, Full Time
Apply now for a January 2026 start with a strong team
Lead the design and delivery of Academic English programmes (Levels 3-5)
Mentor and support a team of tutors across campuses and locations
Lead and deliver Academic English programmes with Ara | Te Pūkenga. Shape learning outcomes and support a team across multiple campuses.
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role
Start in January 2026 and join Ara's Portfolio of Business and English, delivering high-quality academic English programmes from NZCEL Level 3 Applied to Level 5. As a Senior Academic Staff Member (SASM), you'll lead the development and delivery of learning experiences that meet or exceed student and stakeholder expectations. This includes designing tailored materials and assessments, supporting a team of tutors across campuses, and ensuring consistent programme quality. You'll collaborate with staff and stakeholders to achieve Faculty goals and uphold Ara's mission, vision and values.
Senior Academic Staff Members are required to have a recognized teaching qualification.
Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience
A Bachelor's degree
or a post-graduate diploma in a language related area
or 720 hours' English language teaching experience
or a Diploma of Teaching
Experience in teaching Academic Writing, Study Skills and/or English for Academic Purposes to adults
Vision, innovation and a commitment to facilitating own and others' learning.
Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes.
Sound professional judgment and integrity
Friendly and approachable manner
Mō Mātou - About us
Ara Institute of Canterbury, a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.
As a business division of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Tono Ināianei - Apply now
We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email Recruitment@Ara.ac.nz.
Rā Katinga - Applications close - 5pm 19 October
Job Details
Reference #
18791
Posted on
06 Oct 2026
Closes on
19 Oct 2026 17:00
Location(s)
Central Christchurch
Expertise
Academic
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The English - Senior Academic Staff Member position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Christchurch offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.