Academic Lead

At Skills, our vision is to maximise human potential. Our guiding whakatauki (proverb) encapsulates this ethos: ' Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro nōnā te ngahere, ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga nōnā te ao .' This translates to 'The bird that feasts upon the miro berry, the forest belongs to it; the bird that consumes knowledge, the (whole) world belongs to it.' We are committed to fostering an environment where knowledge is celebrated, the key to unlimited possibilities.

We are committed to empowering learners and stakeholders through innovative educational solutions. We strive to dismantle barriers in education, employment, and enterprise for all communities, including Māori and Pasifika, while upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Job Description

The opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Academic Lead to join our team. The Academic Lead will play a pivotal role in developing and managing programs within the primary industries sector, initially focusing on Beef, Sheep, and Deer. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering stakeholder relationships, ensuring program effectiveness, and providing leadership and support to our team.

Your key responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a portfolio of programs within the primary industries sector.
• Measure and analyse program effectiveness from an educational and customer experience perspective.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Foster productive relationships with key stakeholders, including industry representatives and other educational organisations.
• Provide leadership and support to Training Specialists and Mentors.
• Uphold the company's values and leadership model.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Hold an adult teaching qualification (NZ Certificate in Adult & Tertiary Training Level 4 or equivalent).
• Technical knowledge in the primary industries subject area.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Alignment with Skills' culture and values.

What we value:

At Skills, we are more than a team, we are a community. Our culture is built on our vital signs of Joy , Manaakitanga , Collab , and Bold . We believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. We encourage curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning. We celebrate our successes together and support each other in challenges. We are in search of someone who embodies these vital signs and has a commercial mindset with a natural curiosity to enhance Skills Group’s business offering.