Master of IT - Project Supervisors

Master of IT - Project Supervisors

_November 2026_

Whitecliffe School of Information Technology

Whitecliffe is a leading independent tertiary institution with campuses in Auckland, Manukau, Wellington, and Christchurch, known for innovative, industry-connected education. With growing student numbers in our postgraduate programmes, we are building a pool of New Zealand-based contractors to supervise Master of Information Technology (MIT) students for our November 2026 intake.

The opportunity: Research Supervisor (contract aligned with trimester end dates)

You will guide MIT students through their applied research or practical projects in their final trimester. You will:

• Supervise students in your area of specialty, helping them develop and refine research questions, methodology, and project design
• Ensure students' work is relevant to the New Zealand context, including its industry, regulatory, and cultural environment
• Provide structured, constructive feedback on research design, progress, and written work
• Hold regular online check-ins with your students
• Keep the required supervision records and documentation up to date
• Work with the programme team to maintain consistent academic standards

For more information on our School of Information Technology, visit: <https://www.whitecliffe.ac.nz/department/applied-information-technology/>

About you

• Based in New Zealand, with the right to work in New Zealand
• A Master's degree or higher (PhD desirable), and/or significant professional experience, in IT, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software and Web, AI, Cloud Infrastructure, or a related field
• Previous experience supervising postgraduate students (Master's level or equivalent applied research or project supervision)
• Deep knowledge of at least one specialty area, with the ability to support students in applying it within a New Zealand context
• Familiarity with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to research and practice in Aotearoa
• Familiarity with applied research methods, including qualitative, quantitative, and design-based approaches
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• A collaborative, reliable approach to working remotely with programme teams and students

_"The essence of our values is that we are better together. Integrity, Courage, Creativity, Belonging and Respect are the cornerstones of our commitment to how we work with each other."_

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Whitecliffe is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your supervision experience, areas of expertise, and how you would support students.