Capstone Project Supervisor – Master of Management

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🔥 56 minutes ago

🇳🇿 New Zealand – Remote

⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

✨ Supervisor

Where this job comes from

Posted on UP Education's careers page, not through a job board

First seen by Remote Rocketship 56 minutes ago

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UP Education

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1995

📚 Education

👥 B2C

Education • B2C

UP Education is the leading private tertiary education platform operating across Australia and New Zealand, educating over 39,000 students annually through 64 campuses and online delivery. The group delivers higher education, vocational training, and pre-university programmes across high-demand areas (Health & Wellbeing, Applied Trades, Digital & Creative, Enterprise) with 300+ accredited qualifications and strong employment outcomes. UP Education emphasizes academic governance, high completion rates (~80% in NZ vs ~60% sector average), centralised shared services (regulatory expertise, academic governance, tech-enabled delivery), and a growth strategy combining programme innovation and strategic acquisitions to expand access to workforce-aligned learning.

📋 Description

• Mentor postgraduate students undertaking research or applied industry projects over 15 weeks • Provide weekly structured academic guidance and support to 10 assigned students • Lead project planning, scope definition, milestone tracking, and research progress • Support research design, literature review, methodology, data analysis, and academic writing • Provide timely, constructive feedback on drafts, reports, presentations, and assessments • Monitor progress, identify academic risks, and provide additional support • Ensure academic integrity, ethical research practice, and inclusive supervision • Liaise with industry partners where applicable • Arrange student meetings flexibly based on mutual availability

🎯 Requirements

• PhD in Management, Business Analytics, Business Informatics, Information Systems, or related discipline (essential) • Prior postgraduate supervision, mentoring, or research guidance experience • Experience in applied research, consulting, or industry projects • Familiarity with research methodologies and academic writing • Strong mentoring and coaching ability • Excellent academic writing and feedback skills • Ability to manage multiple students simultaneously • High level of organisation and time management • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Commitment to academic integrity and ethical research practice • Respect for diversity and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles • Resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience and interest

🏖️ Benefits

• Part-time fixed-term remote role • Professional growth and development • Collaborative academic environment • Highly collaborative and supportive work culture • Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment

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