Fashion & Sustainability Lecturer at Whitecliffe College
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Posted: February 16, 2026
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Quick Summary
Support students and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the fashion and sustainability field, with a focus on creative and innovative approaches.
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Job Description
Fashion & Sustainability Lecturer at Whitecliffe College
Are you passionate about supporting students & equipping them to fulfil their dreams and passions?
Permanent
Full-Time
Symonds Street, Auckland
About Whitecliffe
Whitecliffe is one of the leading art, design, IT, and fashion schools in Aotearoa. Since 1984 we've focused on one thing, turning creativity into a career! At Whitecliffe it's about you - your ideas, your style, your future. We're here to help you grow as an individual and give you the tools to succeed. Our values - Integrity, Courage, Creativity, Belonging and Respect form the bedrock of our commitment to collaborative synergy.
Fashion & Sustainability at Whitecliffe
The Whitecliffe School of Fashion and Sustainability offers programmes in Fashion and Jewellery from certificate and diploma levels through to degree-level study.Our internationally recognised Fashion + Sustainability programmes focus on the importance of being creative, yet responsive and socially concious. Our students emerge as thoughtful, skilled, and intelligent designers with connections to industry professionals and extensive design practice.
About You
You are passionate about your students and your team and are driven to helping them achieve the highest possible outcomes.
You will be responsible for delivering top quality educational programme(s) using leading edge concepts, practices and methodologies to maximise Whitecliffe students’ employment and further education opportunities.
About the opportunity
The areas for focus of teaching, assessment, curriculum development, research, and student support are the basis for the primary duties and responsibilities of the role.
Teaching Assessment and Curriculum Development: Effectively deliver quality educational programme(s) using leading edge concepts, practices and methodologies to maximise Whitecliffe students’ employment and further education opportunities as well as contribution to their community.
Research: It is expected that lecturers engage in on-going research activity at a level appropriate to the qualification level and career stage of a Lecturer. Quality assured outputs within the field or discipline, either individually or as part of a group. This may include contributions to the advancement of artistic practice through creative works.
Student support: A strong focus on success of the College, the students and other staff members; achieving a high degree of positive stakeholder relations, engagement and satisfaction. Learner Success and student outcomes being a key and critical focus for the role of Lecturer.
What you will bring
A student centric passion and approach to teaching
Teaching in a tertiary level environment would be advantageous
Relevant industry experience and knowledge in contemporary Fashion Design, pattern cutting and technical skills.
Excellent English writing and oral communication skills
The ability to relate with students from a diverse range of backgrounds
An ability to understand a complex concept and retell it in a manner that people find easy to understand
The right to work and live in New Zealand
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