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We're seeking a visionary Head of School – Culinary Arts to lead the implementation of the Bachelor of Culinary Arts, a forward‑thinking applied degree that blends culinary excellence with future‑focused, work‑integrated learning.

You will:

· Implement a curriculum that fuses practical culinary skills with theoretical and analytical learning

· Shape innovative, industry‑relevant curriculum that prepares graduates for tomorrow's workplace challenges

· Collaborate with educators to deliver through blended, hybrid, and online platforms

· Create authentic assessment frameworks that reflect industry practice

· Build and maintain strong industry relationships to ensure curriculum relevance

· Lead and contribute to discipline‑relevant research that advances applied knowledge

This role is based in Auckland, New Zealand. A full relocation package and visa support will be provided for the right candidate.

To be successful, you will bring:

· A Master's degree in a relevant field (PhD preferred)

· Higher education teaching qualifications (preferred)

· Leadership experience in culinary education and/or industry

· Proven success in vocational programme development and work‑integrated learning

· A strong research profile, or a clear path into academic or practice‑based research

· Ability to build collaborative relationships and lead multidisciplinary teams

· A passion for student success, innovation, and applied, future‑focused learning

· Fully subsidised Southern Cross medical insurance

· SuperLife and KiwiSaver contributions

· Two paid learning hours per week

· Birthday leave & flexible working options

· Employee discounts on healthcare, insurance, and Skills courses

· Relocation package & visa assistance available (for the right candidate)

At Skills Group, we are more than an education provider — we are a community grounded in our vital signs:

· Joy – Celebrating success and shared achievements

· Manaakitanga – Respect, care, and support for all

· Grow – Curiosity, innovation, and lifelong learning

· Bold – Courage to challenge and lead change

Are you ready to shape the future of Culinary Arts education in New Zealand? Apply today and help us build a new kind of degree; one that celebrates innovative, applied learning and prepares graduates for a future of many opportunities.

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Skills Group is New Zealand's largest private training establishment, delivering hands-on, real-world education to over 23,000 learners across New Zealand and the globe. From school leavers to CEOs, Skills Group supports lifelong learning through practical, industry-aligned training courses that help individuals grow their careers, businesses and communities.

As a charitable organisation, the main goal of Skills Group is to support people in New Zealand through education and training for work.

Skills Group is New Zealand's largest private training establishment, delivering hands-on, real-world education to over 23,000 learners across New Zealand and the globe. From school leavers to CEOs, Skills Group supports lifelong learning through practical, industry-aligned training courses that help individuals grow their careers, businesses and communities.

As a charitable organisation, the main goal of Skills Group is to support people in New Zealand through education and training for work.

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