Expression of Interest for Content Creator / Subject Matter Expert, and Content Reviewer for Business Degree Courses
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand (OPNZ), New Zealand's largest dedicated provider of online and distance education, is redeveloping 14 business degree courses and we are looking for business experts to assist the project development team in redeveloping these courses.
A redevelopment to update content and include the latest technical and sociological developments in their respective fields is needed
The Open Polytechnic is seeking expressions of interest from skilled and experienced people with academic and education experience in business for the following two roles:

• Subject Matter Expert(s)

• Content Reviewer roles

The 14 courses range from level five through to seven and include the following subject areas:

• Human resource management

• Marketing

• Leadership and management

• Operations and quality management

• Project management

• Business ethics

• Economics

• Commercial law

Do you identify with the below?

• Education professional with first-hand knowledge of the business subjects listed above, in the tertiary sector.

• Experienced at teaching business courses to ākonga at diploma and degree level

• Practical and up-to-date experience of the business subjects listed above in the work force.

• Already possess or are looking to extend your academic expertise into the online and distance delivery arena to make an impact across all Aotearoa New Zealand.

• A team player who is well versed in working with relevant stakeholders and education professionals

• Puts a quality learning experience for ākonga at the heart of everything you do.

• Post-graduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant area.

• Strong writing and analysis skills, and a strategic approach to planning and development.

• A self-starter who produces quality work to deadlines.

If so, we have an ideal role for you to embrace and make a difference in!
Person specifications and areas of expertise

• Relevant and up-to-date academic knowledge of business disciplines in the tertiary sector.

• Experience teaching adult learners.

• An appreciation of the structure of the NZQF and the appropriateness of learning approaches for ākonga at levels five, six, and seven.

• Have a good understanding of the professional / industry requirements for graduates at levels six and seven.

• Be able to identify and advise on the curation of appropriate online course resources.

• Be able to engage with, brief and review the input from other subject matter experts and ensure that they deliver work appropriate for the courses in development.

• Be the conduit for information and feedback between other subject matter experts and the rest of the team.

• Be able to contribute to and support the creation of engaging, original, and plain English content, digital assets, activities, and assessments for a completely online environment.

• Be willing to work on a team-based projects to a deadline.

• Be able to resolve issues raised by subject matter experts or learning designer and to escalate those, as necessary.

• Be approachable.

• Have a strong professional network.

Content Creator-Subject Matter Expert(s) / Content Reviewers
We need skilled and experienced people who have employment, training, or education experience in the business fields listed above.
Content Creator-Subject Matter Expert(s)
The Content Creator - Subject Matter Expert (CC-SME) will provide focused specialist information and advice on their assigned course and within their key area of expertise. Collaborating closely with the Learning Designer throughout the design and development of the course. Specifically, the CC-SME will:

• Work collaboratively with the development team to produce high quality courseware for online, distance, flexible, learning.

• Conduct research into the specific course subject assigned, recommend and provide content, online resources and information in line with the design approach, course descriptor requirements (learning outcomes) and as specifically requested by Learning Designers.

• Write initial drafts and conduct a final peer review of courseware prepared by Learning Designers.

• Ensure cohesion of content provided across topics and courses. Create or highlight linkages between content / resources provided.

The time commitment for this role is expected to be on average 10 to 20 hours per week however, hours will vary, depending on the project deliverables during any given stage for a period of around 3-4 months, with the hours sometimes being 'more or less' depending on the stage of development.
Content Reviewers
Content Reviewers act as a peer reviewer of the content provided by the CC-SME and will provide input in and feedback to specific parts of the development, as needed. Specifically, they will:

• Consult with the development team to contribute to courseware development with a focus on their key business areas of expertise. This may involve some research and writing.

• Answer specific questions from the development team with a focus on their key business area of expertise.

• Conduct peer reviews of course materials such as the Course Map, Assessments, Module and Assessment Plan and course content.

Development Work Timings
The project is wanting to start development in early 2025 with the first increment of courses estimated to be published in July/September 2025, with subsequent courses published in February/April 2026.
How do I apply?
Please apply by pressing the apply button, applications may close early once suitable candidates are found. Application closes on Friday 29th November 2025.
Your cover letter should outline your relevant academic knowledge, writing skills, practical experience, and your specific area of business expertise.
Note that we may ask shortlisted candidates to provide a brief writing sample as part of the selection process.
For questions about these contract roles, please get in touch with the Project Manager Stuart Kent by emailing stuart.kent@openpolytehnic.ac.nz..