Visiting Lecturer

Visiting Lecturer
Location: Wellington / Southland / Palmerston North / Otago
Independent Contractor 

This contract engagement will be working between schools within your assigned region and home. We are seeking one contractor for each of the specified regions.  

About the role: 

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to take on the role of Visiting Lecturer to support and assess student teachers undertaking practical placements an early childhood education (ECE) setting.

This is an independent contracting role based regionally ending in December 2026 and is specifically designed for regions where NZTC does not currently have employed lecturers.

As Visiting Lecturer, you will play a key role in guiding, assessing, and mentoring future ECE professionals, ensuring they meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand 2025 standards and uphold NZTC’s high expectations of teaching practice and professionalism.

• Prepare and support student teachers as they transition into professional placements
• Observe, assess, and record student performance using NZTC’s standard assessment processes
• Provide constructive, evidence-based feedback to student teachers and their Associate Teachers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with centre managers and Associate Teachers
• Uphold NZTC’s professional and ethical standards in all interactions