Automotive Tutor

Permanent Full-Time

About the role | Te Kaupapa

The School of Construction and Engineering is seeking to appoint a new tutor to our automotive trades team.

Key responsibilities include facilitating teaching, learning and assessment for automotive students at level2, pre-trade or apprentice level, with courses including a strong hand-on practical learning component.

Teaching qualifications and experience are not essential for this position however preference will be given to applicants with some ability in teaching, coaching or mentoring youth or young adults e.g. supervising apprentices or other workers on the job.

Successful applicants without teaching qualifications will be supported to achieve the Diploma in Tertiary Learning and Teaching or similar tertiary teaching qualification through on-job training and development.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for candidates with abroad range of skills covering automotive systems fundamentals, servicing and diagnostics including automotive electrical and electronics. Knowledge and experience in heavy vehicle systems would be an advantage, but not essential.You will need to have a minimum qualification of Advanced Trade Certificate / Advanced Registration / National Certificate in Automotive Engineering and / or an Automotive Electrical Engineering qualification.

The role may involve teaching duties at either of our Porirua or Petone sites depending on student enrolment numbers.Applicants will be required to pass a Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions Check in order to work with young people and should hold a current driver’s license.

Key attributes for the role are good communication skills, a positive attitude towards helping younger people learn new skills and a reasonable level of physical fitness. If you would like to make a strong contribution to a dedicated and friendly team within a progressive educational environment, we would like to hear from you.

About Us

On 1 September 2022 Whitireia and WelTec became a Business Division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). We continue to deliver a range of career training choices and vast opportunities for schools, staff and students. Together, we lead and illuminate our communities through tertiary education.

We are known for our distinctiveness(Ahureitanga) and we have special relationships with mana whenua WelTec with TeĀtiawa and Whitireia with Ngāti Toa. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.

Mā tātou, mō tātou Ko WelTec ki TeĀtiawa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

Click on Apply Now below and complete the on-line application form. Please note it is important that you complete all sections of the on-line application.

For other information please email [email protected]

Applications close 6 August 2023