Initial Teacher Education - Quality and Compliance Manager
- University of Otago
- New Zealand
- Nov 3, 2026
Job Description:
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DIVISION OF HUMANITIES | TE KETE ARONUI
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION | TE KURA ĀKAU TAITOKA
The role | Te mahi
The College of Education Te Kura Ākau Taitoka offers a range of papers and programmes in education, including Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes that prepare future teachers. Committed to quality, excellence and continuous improvement, the College seeks an ITE Quality and Compliance Manager to champion these priorities, working collaboratively with colleagues across the College and external stakeholders to ensure our ITE programmes meet regulatory requirements and maintain high standards.
This role brings together strategic thinking, collaboration and attention to detail to support programme quality and compliance. Through fostering strong partnerships and strengthening systems and processes, the ITE Quality and Compliance Manager plays an important role in supporting the success of our programmes, staff, and students.
Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience. They will be a collaborative, solutions-focused professional with significant experience in quality assurance, continuous improvement and compliance. They will enjoy building trusted relationships, navigating complex requirements, and providing practical guidance that supports high-quality outcomes for our Initial Teacher Education programmes. Organised and proactive, they will bring a strong commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. They will have the skills and experience to:
• Build trusted relationships with academic leaders, professional staff, and external stakeholders.
• Lead quality assurance, accreditation, and compliance activities related to Initial Teacher Education.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and translate these into practical policies, processes and guidance that support the College's compliance obligations.
• Prepare high-quality reports and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
About our team | Mō te tīma
Te Kura Ākau Taitoka | College of Education is home to initial teacher education, education studies and educational research at the University of Otago, including the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study. Through our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, we prepare future teachers and equip students from across the University with knowledge and perspectives that can make a positive difference in schools, communities and society. Guided by a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and community engagement, we play an important role in shaping educational outcomes across Aotearoa.
Further details | Pūroko
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours a week) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
The appointment range for this position is $75,631 to $80,503 to top of range is $88,750.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this vacancy.
For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Associate Professor Naomi Ingram via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2601621 will close on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be invited to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Naomi Ingram
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
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DIVISION OF HUMANITIES | TE KETE ARONUI
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION | TE KURA ĀKAU TAITOKA
The role | Te mahi
The College of Education Te Kura Ākau Taitoka offers a range of papers and programmes in education, including Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes that prepare future teachers. Committed to quality, excellence and continuous improvement, the College seeks an ITE Quality and Compliance Manager to champion these priorities, working collaboratively with colleagues across the College and external stakeholders to ensure our ITE programmes meet regulatory requirements and maintain high standards.
This role brings together strategic thinking, collaboration and attention to detail to support programme quality and compliance. Through fostering strong partnerships and strengthening systems and processes, the ITE Quality and Compliance Manager plays an important role in supporting the success of our programmes, staff, and students.
Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience. They will be a collaborative, solutions-focused professional with significant experience in quality assurance, continuous improvement and compliance. They will enjoy building trusted relationships, navigating complex requirements, and providing practical guidance that supports high-quality outcomes for our Initial Teacher Education programmes. Organised and proactive, they will bring a strong commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. They will have the skills and experience to:
• Build trusted relationships with academic leaders, professional staff, and external stakeholders.
• Lead quality assurance, accreditation, and compliance activities related to Initial Teacher Education.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and translate these into practical policies, processes and guidance that support the College's compliance obligations.
• Prepare high-quality reports and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
About our team | Mō te tīma
Te Kura Ākau Taitoka | College of Education is home to initial teacher education, education studies and educational research at the University of Otago, including the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study. Through our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, we prepare future teachers and equip students from across the University with knowledge and perspectives that can make a positive difference in schools, communities and society. Guided by a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and community engagement, we play an important role in shaping educational outcomes across Aotearoa.
Further details | Pūroko
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours a week) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
The appointment range for this position is $75,631 to $80,503 to top of range is $88,750.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this vacancy.
For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Associate Professor Naomi Ingram via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2601621 will close on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be invited to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Naomi Ingram
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email
Location: About Dunedin
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