Senior Discipline Lead - Digital Technologies - Auckland - New Zealand

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote - Sydney

Job Category: Education & Training

At Skills Group, our mission is simple but bold: to maximise human potential by preparing a future-fit workforce that drives success for individuals, organisations, and industry.

We’re building something new — and we’re looking for a Senior Discipline Lead to help us implement and advance its evolution?

Lead the future of Digital Technology Education

We are seeking a Senior Discipline Lead – Digital Technology to lead the implementation of the Bachelor of Digital Technology, an applied degree that combines academic rigour, industry engagement, and future-focused innovation.

This programme is designed to prepare graduates to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, equipping them with both technical capabilities and the mindset to drive transformation across industry.

• Please note: This role is based in Auckland - New Zealand - A relocation package & visa assistance (if required) will be available for the right candidate ***

Job Description

This is your opportunity to:

• Implement curriculum that fuses digital theory and technical practice through work-integrated learning
• Share your expertise to shape innovative, industry-relevant curriculum that prepares graduates for tomorrow’s workplace challenges.
• Establish authentic assessment frameworks that reflect real-world projects and outcomes
• Create blended, hybrid, and online learning experiences that are inclusive, innovative, and aligned with industry needs
• Build and maintain strong industry partnerships to ensure ongoing curriculum relevance
• Contribute to discipline-relevant research that advances applied knowledge and supports institutional research capacity

Desired Skills And Experience

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring a future-focused perspective, strong leadership, and a balance of academic and practical experience. Specifically:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field (PhD preferred)
• Higher education teaching qualifications (preferred)
• Experience in leading within industry and/or higher education settings
• Demonstrated success in vocational programme development and work-integrated learning
• A track record of collaboration and innovation across technical education settings
• Active or emerging engagement in discipline-relevant research
• A learner-centred approach that empowers educators and students alike

Why Skills?

At Skills, we’re more than an education provider — we’re a community. Our culture is built on our values: Joy, Manaakitanga, Grow, and Bold.

We Offer

• The agility of a new programme with the strength of a stable, purpose-driven organisation
• A role where you can influence what digital education looks like in Aotearoa
• A collaborative environment that supports continuous learning, innovation, and impact

Apply now

Are you ready to innovative, real-world digital learning that transforms the future?

Apply today and help us build a new kind of degree — one that celebrates the empowerment of learners and prepares graduates for a digitally enabled world.