Working for us
Come and work at Otago Polytechnic.
We inspire capability.
- Our personalised approach to vocational learning motivates students and staff to reach their full potential, and to master new skills and knowledge.
- Our students and staff successfully apply their knowledge in practical and often innovative ways.
- We strive to equip people with the leadership and communication skills to succeed and to share their enthusiasm for learning.
- Our collaborative approach provides the stimulation as well as the confidence to excel.
We act with integrity and are guided by:
- Our respect for people
- Our respect for the environment
- Our respect for Kai Tahu as tangata whenua
- Our engagement with our communities
- Our willingness to be accountable.
A priority for Otago Polytechnic is to attract, develop and retain capable staff who are passionate, creative and future focused and who are committed to meeting the needs of our learners and partners.
Choose a career profile
Take a look and see how a typical profile of our teaching staff in one of our schools compares to working in industry, or elsewhere in thep public or private sector.
- Automotive engineering trades
- Building & construction/Trades
- Engineering
- Hospitality
- Information Technology
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Occupational Therapy
- Sports & Adventure
- Veterinary Nursing
Staff employment policies
Please note: These documents are up to date as of 2010. Policies will continue to be updated throughout the academic year.
Staff employment policies
Work Environment Survey
Our most important asset is our staff. That’s why it is critical to gauge how each individual staff member feels about their job, wellbeing, workload and overall work environment. Annually, we encourage all staff to participate in the Work Environment Survey (WES). From these results, we can establish what works, what we need to improve and what we need to change.
View the 2010 WES Summary Report (PDF).