Posted 16 July, 2026
Automotive Lecturer (PN)
UCOL LLC
Palmerston North, MWT, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
We’re on the hunt for an industry specialist to bring their passion for the Automotive Industry and be part of transforming lives through education, preparing our students for a career in the industry and providing value to our region. If discussing the components of volume measurement, drivelines, starting a charging system moves you then we have a role for you where you can talk and demonstrate about these topics and more. This position, based at our Manawatū Campus in Palmerston North, will require you to be passionate about getting your hands dirty, enjoy facilitating one‑on‑one learning, thrive off mentoring and motivating students, lead workshops, and work with students individually and as a group. Your well‑tuned rapport building and communication skills will be vital. This is a permanent full‑time position (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday). The successful candidate will need a minimum of a relevant industry qualification (National or New Zealand Certificate at Level 4) or equivalent with a broad industry experience. Proven involvement in teaching at a tertiary level or within an industry environment would be a strong advantage. As well as working within a dynamic team you will have the full support of the Academic Portfolio Manager in gaining the NZ Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (NZCALNE), the NZ Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (NZCAT) and Unit 4098 Work Based Assessor if you don’t already hold these qualifications, as well as other professional development opportunities. Skills & Experience Minimum of NZC in Automotive Engineering Level 4 (or equivalent Trade or Advanced Trade Certification) Adult Tertiary Teaching qualification and/or the NZ Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education and/or Unit 4098 Work-Based Assessor, or working toward these Experience delivering at the tertiary level and/or a broad industry experience, ideally a minimum of 5 years, including training and supporting apprentices #J-18808-Ljbffr