Lecturer - Masters of Business Innovation and Leadership

Lecturer - Master of Business Innovation and Leadership (MBIL)

Full or Part-time options

Fixed term

MBIL at Whitecliffe

Whitecliffe's Master of Business Innovation and Leadership (MBIL) programme represents our commitment to developing the next generation of bold innovators and robust leaders. This programme sist within the faculty of Art and Design bringing an innovative angle to business and leadership education. Our programme empowers both aspiring entrepreneurs and established professionals to drive creative change and business innovation, shaping the future of society, commerce and industry. We foster an environment where business acumen and innovation intersect with emerging technologies, design thinking, and real-world application. Our students engage with authentic business challenges through our 'doing it for real' approach, ensuring graduates are industry-ready and equipped to lead transformative change in their chosen fields. Our commitment to educational excellence is reflected in our industry partnerships, iwi and community connections, and a curriculum grounded in applied learning, experimentation, and strategic innovation practices. 

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.

About You:

We are seeking a dynamic Lecturer to join our MBIL programme and inspire the next generation of business innovators and leaders. You will have expertise in innovation, intrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, leadership development, or related fields with a passion for creating transformative learning experiences that develop growth mindsets and iterative leadership capabilities in our students. You will thrive in an environment of constant evolution, embrace experimentation and risk-taking as essential learning tools, and are committed to preparing students for successful careers in innovation and leadership. You will be an inspiring educator, capable of facilitating real-world business projects and industry engagement, with experience in how emerging technologies, design thinking, and innovation methodologies can be integrated into business education. Your approach will be collaborative, working effectively with diverse stakeholders across academic, industry, and community groups. 

Skills and Qualifications

Postgraduate degree (Master's or PhD) in Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Design Thinking or related discipline with demonstrated teaching experience

Understanding of higher education quality frameworks and assessment processes

Experience with experiential learning models, design thinking methodologies, and real-world project facilitation

Industry network and ability to facilitate meaningful connections between students and business professionals

Ability to guide students through failure as a learning opportunity

Experience working with a diverse student cohort (with both domestic and international students)

If this sounds like you and you'd like to find out more, please APPLY NOW!