ILLUMINATING PATHWAYS INTO DIGITAL & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Job Opportunities
Jobs at Native Tech are highly sought after, and vacancies don’t come up often. When they do, we usually receive strong interest from people who share our passion for empowering rangatahi.
We’re known for being supportive, values-driven employers who care deeply about the communities we serve. Our team is committed to high-quality, culturally grounded education and creating meaningful pathways for young people. If no roles are currently advertised, you’re welcome to send us your details and we’ll keep them on file for future opportunities. Below are some of the qualities we look for in people who join our kaupapa.
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of Native Tech.
Current Job Opportunities
Campus Manager
How to Apply
Please apply through SEEK with your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’d be a great fit for this role.
About Us
Native Tech is Rotorua’s newest and most innovative kaupapa-driven Private Training Establishment (PTE) in the heart of Rotorua. We deliver NZQA-accredited Level 1–3+ digital, creative, and foundation programmes for rangatahi. Native Tech is the education arm of Digital Natives Academy (DNA) and award-winning non-profit founded in 2014. While DNA’s roots are in digital and creative spaces, our kaupapa is about supporting rangatahi to discover their strengths and build futures that are meaningful to them, whether in tech, trades, academia, creative arts, business, hauora, or beyond.
We provide a safe, inclusive, culturally rich learning environment where learners can thrive, re-engage in education, and build meaningful pathways into further learning, training, and employment.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, high-performing, no-nonsense and hands-on Campus Manager to lead and support the daily operations of our Rotorua campus. This role ensures our learners, staff, and community experience a safe, welcoming, culturally anchored, and professionally run learning environment.
You’ll work closely with Native Tech leadership, tutors, navigators, and admin teams to coordinate campus operations, uphold compliance, support marketing, recruitment and engagement, and ensure the smooth delivery of our programmes. This role is suited to someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, working with youth, and contributing to a kaupapa with real impact.
- Hours: Full-time, 35+ hours per week (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday)
- Start Date: Early February 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the campus, ensuring all activities run efficiently, safely, and to a high standard
- Provide steady leadership and practical support to staff and learners, fostering a positive, professional, and inclusive environment
- Uphold and monitor compliance requirements across NZQA, TEC, MSD, and other regulatory frameworks
- Coordinate with external suppliers, contractors, financial services, and other key partners
- Contribute to marketing efforts, promotional activity, and student recruitment initiatives
- Oversee inventory, purchasing, budgeting processes, and support payroll and financial administration
- Lead health and safety systems, including risk management, wellbeing processes, and emergency preparedness
About You
You’re a confident, organised leader who enjoys working with people and supporting a collaborative, community-focused environment.
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience leading teams or managing operations within education, youth services, or a similar sector (experience in tertiary or PTE environments is a bonus)
- High performing, detail focused
- Excellent planning, coordination, and communication abilities
- A steady, solutions-focused mindset when navigating challenges
- The capability to build strong, respectful relationships with ākonga, colleagues, and external partners
- A high level of integrity, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions
Requirements
- NZ citizen or permanent resident
- Full license, Reliable transport to campus
- Able to pass a police vetting check
- Drug-free and able to meet all workplace safety requirements
Current Job Opportunities
Foundation Studies Tutor
How to Apply
Please apply through SEEK with your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’d be a great fit for this role.
About Us
Native Tech is Rotorua’s newest and most innovative kaupapa-driven Private Training Establishment (PTE) in the heart of Rotorua.
Native Tech is a Category 2 NZQA-registered Private Training Establishment and the education arm of Digital Natives Academy an award-winning non-profit established in 2014. Native Tech is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission, we deliver face-to-face foundation programmes for school leavers and rangatahi across the Bay of Plenty. Our programmes blend literacy, numeracy, life skills, digital tech, Dungeons & Dragons, coding, gaming and creative media.
While DNA’s roots are in digital and creative spaces, our kaupapa is about supporting rangatahi to discover their strengths and build futures that are meaningful to them, whether in tech, trades, academia, creative arts, business, hauora, or beyond.
We provide a safe, inclusive, culturally rich learning environment where learners can thrive, re-engage in education, and build meaningful pathways into further learning, training, and employment.
About the Role
Join our team of Level 1–2 Tutors delivering Tauwhiriwhiri – Digital & Creative Tech Pathways, Native Tech’s foundation skills programme. Work alongside rangatahi as they rebuild confidence, gain qualifications, and take meaningful steps toward their future pathways.
We are preparing for 2026 and seeking a high-performing, energetic, encouraging tutor who is passionate about rangatahi success. This role is an opportunity to influence real change while being part of a fun, geeky, tech focused kaupapa-driven team.
You’ll work closely with Native Tech leadership, tutors, navigators, and admin teams to coordinate campus operations, uphold compliance, support marketing, recruitment and engagement, and ensure the smooth delivery of our programmes. This role is suited to someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, working with youth, and contributing to a kaupapa with real impact.
- Hours: Full-time, 35+ hours per week (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday)
- Start Date: Early February 2026
Current Job Opportunities
Tutor - Digital Wellbeing & Ethics of Tech
How to Apply
Please apply through Seek or Trademe with your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’d be a great fit for this role.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/education/tutoring-training/listing/5644804520 or https://www.seek.co.nz/job/88913294
About Us
Native Tech is Rotorua’s newest and most innovative kaupapa-driven Private Training Establishment (PTE) in the heart of Rotorua.
Native Tech is a Category 2 NZQA-registered Private Training Establishment and the education arm of Digital Natives Academy an award-winning non-profit established in 2014. Native Tech is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission, we deliver face-to-face foundation programmes for school leavers and rangatahi across the Bay of Plenty. Our programmes blend literacy, numeracy, life skills, digital tech, Dungeons & Dragons, coding, gaming and creative media.
While DNA’s roots are in digital and creative spaces, our kaupapa is about supporting rangatahi to discover their strengths and build futures that are meaningful to them, whether in tech, trades, academia, creative arts, business, hauora, or beyond.
We provide a safe, inclusive, culturally rich learning environment where learners can thrive, re-engage in education, and build meaningful pathways into further learning, training, and employment.
About the Role
As our Programme Tutor/Coordinator – Digital Wellbeing & Ethics of Technology, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering NZQA Levels 1–7 programmes that explore how technology shapes our lives, identities, and communities. This unique position blends teaching, programme development, learner support, and community engagement, with a strong focus on ethical tech futures, research methods, digital citizenship, wellbeing, and creative technologies.
Step into a role where your passion for digital wellbeing, tech ethics, and kaupapa Māori can truly transform the way learners navigate the digital world. At Native Tech, we’re looking for an innovative and culturally grounded Programme Tutor/Coordinator who can bring vision, curiosity, and heart to the next generation of digital leaders with research experience.
You’ll join a kaupapa-driven team committed to building inclusive, culturally rich learning environments where ākonga feel seen, supported, and excited about their digital futures. If you’re passionate about empowering rangatahi and helping shape a future where technology serves people, not the other way around, this role is for you.
- Hours: Minimum guaranteed hours (30/week) Monday-Friday, occasional weekends
- Start Date: Early February 2026