Faculty Lead

This is a full-time permanent role, and can be based at any of our Elite campuses. We are open to candidates based in Hamilton, Auckland, or Wellington.

Elite School of Beauty and Spa is seeking an experienced and visionary Faculty Leader to provide academic and professional leadership across our suite of beauty programmes.

This national role is responsible for ensuring programme quality, consistency, and compliance, while driving innovation in curriculum design and delivery. The FL has complete responsibility for the programme being delivered to teaching teams. Programmes have to be fit for purpose and fit for delivery. You will lead the academic direction of Elite - New Zealand’s leading specialist beauty education brand within Yoobee Colleges - ensuring our graduates are workforce-ready and that our programmes remain aligned with NZQA requirements, industry standards, and emerging trends.

As Faculty Leader, you’ll shape the future of beauty education by embedding sustainability, digital advancements, and contemporary industry practices into programme development. You’ll also foster strong relationships with employers, professional associations, and Māori and Pasifika communities to ensure cultural inclusivity and industry relevance.

This role requires a highly experienced Beauty Therapist with both industry and academic credibility, who can balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide academic and professional industry led leadership across Elite beauty programmes.
• Work alongside the Quality Assurance team to ensure programmes are fit-for-purpose, compliant, and aligned with NZQA and industry standards.
• Lead the development and implementation of Elite vision, goals, and curriculum innovation.
• Oversee lesson plans, assessments, delivery materials and engage in tutor observations to support teaching teams.
• Promote student success and graduate employability by aligning training with industry needs.
• Support staff recruitment, mentoring, and professional development, fostering a high-performing academic team.
• Build strong partnerships with industry leaders, employers, and professional associations.
• Engage with Māori and Pasifika communities to embed cultural inclusivity in programme delivery.
• Lead compliance, audits, and quality assurance processes to uphold academic standards.
• Monitor programme performance against KPIs, including retention, graduate outcomes, and employer feedback.