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I am the Principal Academic in Engineering.Qualifications and/or training completed/currently studyingDoctor Engineering, M.Sc. in Environmental Science, B. Sc. In Engineering and M.BA Chartered Engineer, CP Eng (Engineering New Zealand), Fellow of Engineering New Zealand.Work/ experience...

Role at Open Polytechinc I teach courses in the New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) and New Zealand Certificate in Education Technology (Advanced Practitioner) (Level 6) My role at the Open Polytechnic is to deliver engaging learning experiences to my learners and...

Jody has led the People, Culture & Wellbeing team at Open Polytechnic since 2022 and is a member of the organisation’s senior leadership team.  She has worked in a variety of human resources and management roles for over 20 years in both the public and private sector. An effective...

Role at Open PolytechnicI am an Academic Staff Member in Horticulture and  I facilitate the organics courses here at the Open Polytechnic.In this role, I guide and support learners on their exciting journey of discovering (re-discovering) the joy of Horticulture. After my courses, learners...

Update on Online Exams (Page last updated: 24 June 2025) Open Polytechnic carried out an extensive internal trial that replicated the learner experience and found we cannot ensure a consistent experience for all learners to access the online exam platform at this time. We therefore made the...

Help improve everyday livesOur suite of health and wellbeing qualifications can help you make more of a difference. We offer a range of high quality, affordable pathways into a career in the health and wellbeing sector that will give you the opportunity to enhance your range of knowledge from...

Darren Linton brings extensive leadership experience to his role as Chair of the Open Polytechnic Council.  He has held senior executive positions across a range of industries, including FMCG, entertainment, media and travel, both in NZ and international markets. These roles included Vice...

Darren Linton brings extensive leadership experience to his role as Chair of the Open Polytechnic Council.  He has held senior executive positions across a range of industries, including FMCG, entertainment, media and travel, both in NZ and international markets. These roles included Vice...

Darren Linton brings extensive leadership experience to his role as Chair of the Open Polytechnic Council.  He has held senior executive positions across a range of industries, including FMCG, entertainment, media and travel, both in NZ and international markets. These roles included Vice...

Maea Puriri-Pivac (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Hine) brings leadership experience across vocational education, workforce development and industry collaboration to her role on the Open Polytechnic Council. Her career spans more than 30 years in leadership roles across the...