Head of Faculty - Creative Industries (Maternity Cover)
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Yoobee Colleges seeks an experienced creative academic leader for a fixed term maternity cover as Head of Faculty Creative Industries. This remote part time role at 20 hours per week (0.8 FTE) runs 3 August to 18 December 2026, with flexibility. You will provide academic and operational leadership, drive curriculum development and readiness, and ensure NZQA alignment across delivery modes. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in a relevant creative discipline or significant professional experience, with proven leadership of academic teams, curriculum design, and accreditation. Emphasise a ākonga-centred approach advancing Māori and Pasifika principles. To apply, tailor your resume and cover letter to show concrete contributions to programme development, LMS readiness, and learning resources. Applications are reviewed on receipt.
Company Description
Who are we?
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.
To find out more about us, please visit https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/
Job Description
Head of Faculty - Creative Industries
Location: Fully Remote - Anywhere in NZ
Part-Time | Fixed-Term | Remote
Please note: Part-time hours will be 20 hours a week (0.8 FTE), commencing 3 August 2026 and continuing through to 18 December 2026. Both the commencement date and duration are negotiable for the right candidate. The role will provide cover during the formal parental leave period, with time built in before and after the leave to enable a smooth and collaborative handover.
About the role:
We're seeking an experienced creative academic and leader to join our Creative Industries faculty on a fixed-term basis, providing parental leave cover for our Head of Faculty.
This is a hands-on academic leadership role reporting to the Head of Programme Development and leading a team of two Faculty Associate Leaders. The successful candidate will balance leadership with curriculum development, ensuring the faculty is well positioned for the successful delivery of newly approved programmes in 2027.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing day-to-day academic and operational leadership for the Creative Industries faculty team.
Supporting the implementation of newly approved programmes.
Provide leadership for programme and content development while also taking a hands-on role in creating learning materials, assessments and teaching resources to support programme implementation.
Ensure programmes align with NZQA requirements, institutional policies, and relevant accreditation and quality standards.
Ensure programmes are delivery-ready by coordinating and overseeing the development of centralised learning resources, assessments, LMS setup (in partnership with Learning Design), moderation activities, tutor guidance, and delivery preparation across campuses and delivery modes.
Support and enable teaching teams through programme implementation, readiness activities, and ongoing delivery support.
Lead programme reviews, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities, including moderation processes, and the implementation of recommendations and improvement actions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to ongoing programme quality, innovation, and strategic development.
Foster a collaborative, industry-informed, and ākonga-centred teaching culture that reflects Māori and Pasifika advancement principles across curriculum design and programme delivery.
Qualifications
About you:
We're looking for someone who brings both creative industry credibility and academic leadership experience.
Ideally, you'll have:
Master’s qualification in a relevant creative industries discipline (or equivalent tertiary qualification and/or significant professional experience)
Subject matter expertise within the Design and/or Animation disciplines.
Experience leading academic teams, programmes, or curriculum initiatives within a tertiary education environment.
Strong capability in curriculum development, learning design, and the creation of high-quality teaching and learning resources.
Experience with programme accreditation processes, external academic reviews, and maintaining academic quality standards.
A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to provide direction while also taking a hands-on approach and contributing directly to programme development.
Excellent communication, organisational, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.
Additional Information
Why Work with Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a faculty at a pivotal point in its development, supporting the successful launch of newly approved programmes while helping shape the future direction of Creative Industries education.
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.
- Be a part of NZ’s Largest specialist creative & technology college
- Birthday leave / one day extra leave for special events
- Industry-leading campuses all equipped with the latest tech and equipment
- Rewarding opportunity to support students in their journey pursuing creative industries
- Strong commitment to your professional growth & development
- Amazing work culture that is highly collaborative and supportive
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.
Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.
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.