Team Leader - Technology
Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We are fast movers, action orientated, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun.
Making a difference to someone’s life by sharing your industry knowledge, experience and stories is incredibly exciting and rewarding. We work passionately to prepare our students’ to be ‘work ready, world ready’ for an industry we love . . . and you can be a part of this.
At Yoobee Colleges, we believe learning should be defined by the exceptional. New Zealand’s largest specialist creative and technology college; we’ve been fueling the creative and tech industries for over 30 years with talented Animators, Filmmakers, Designers, Techies, and Game Developers. We offer online delivery, alongside our campuses based in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
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Team Leader - Technology
Location: Auckland
Full-time | Permanent | Yoobee Auckland CBD
About the role:
We’re looking for an experienced technology educator and people leader to join Yoobee Colleges as our Team Leader - Technology, leading the delivery of our Bachelor of Software Engineering programmes.
This is a campus-based leadership role with national responsibility for the tutors delivering the programme across our campuses. You’ll provide academic and people leadership to the teaching team, ensuring students receive a consistent, high-quality learning experience regardless of where they study.
Alongside leading and developing your team, you’ll remain connected to the classroom through teaching within the Bachelor of Software Engineering programme and contributing to its ongoing development.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Leading, coaching and developing a team of Software Engineering tutors across multiple campuses.
- Supporting tutors to deliver engaging, innovative and industry-relevant teaching.
- Teaching within the Bachelor of Software Engineering programme.
- Managing tutor performance, development plans and regular coaching conversations.
- Ensuring consistent programme delivery, lesson planning and assessment practices across campuses.
- Monitoring student attendance, progress and academic outcomes and supporting appropriate interventions.
- Working closely with Faculty, Quality, Learner Success and campus teams to continuously improve programme delivery.
- Supporting moderation, assessment verification and the development of quality teaching resources.
- Contributing to programme development and ensuring teaching remains relevant to the evolving technology industry.
About you:
You’ll bring a strong background in software engineering or a closely related technology discipline, along with the leadership capability to guide, support and develop a team of tutors delivering our Bachelor of Software Engineering programme.
You don’t necessarily need to be an established academic leader. We’re looking for someone with strong people leadership skills, technical credibility and the ability to bring out the best in others. Previous teaching or tertiary education experience would be ideal, particularly if you’ve taught at degree level.
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
- A Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related discipline.
- Strong knowledge and experience within software engineering or the wider technology sector.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate a team.
- Teaching, tutoring or facilitation experience, ideally within a tertiary or degree-level environment.
- The confidence and capability to teach within the Bachelor of Software Engineering programme.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and campuses.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to drive consistency and high standards across programme delivery.
- A strong focus on student achievement and creating engaging, supportive learning experiences.
- An interest in current and emerging technology and software engineering practices, with the ability to bring industry relevance into the classroom.
Why work with us?
Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We are fast movers, action orientated, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun.
Work within a collaborative academic environment
Support postgraduate learners preparing for professional careers
Gain teaching and academic experience in a supportive setting
Be part of an innovative institution committed to excellence and student success
To Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted as applications are received.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.