Electrical Trades Tutor at Whitireia Community Polytechnic, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Permanent, full-time

Whitireia and WelTec have been strategic partners since 2012, delivering a range of career training choices and vast opportunities for schools, staff and students. Now we're one of New Zealand's most impressive, globally competitive tertiary institutions. Together, will 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 Te Ātiawa and Whitireia with Ngāti Toa. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.

Mā tātou, mō tātou Ko WelTec ki Te Ātiawa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa. E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou.

Whitireia and WelTec's vision (Whakakitenga) is:

Learning together. Transforming lives. Te ako ngātahi. Te whakaahua kētanga o te tangata.

Right now, we are after an Electrical Trades Tutor to become part of our institutions supporting our vision and values based at our Petone campus.

About the role - Te Kaupapa

Key responsibilities include facilitating teaching, learning and assessment for electrical students at pre-trade and 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 New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (level 5) qualification through on-job training and development.

Applicants should be registered electricians with broad industry experience, and a relevant qualification (e.g. a New Zealand National Certificate or Advanced Trade Certificate and/or NZCE).

The role is based at WelTec's main campus in Petone. Applicants will be required to pass a police vetting check in order to work with young people and should hold a current driver's licence.

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.

What we can offer you

We know it's important to maintain a healthy work/life balance. We offer a number of services and benefits to support our staff.

When you work with us, we can offer you some of the following benefits:

• Free car parking
• Onsite cafe at Whitireia and WelTec campuses
• Rewards and recognitions programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• A range of wellness initiatives
• Free flu vaccinations
• Discounts at our onsite childcare centres
• Professional development opportunities
• Staff discounts via our app at selected retailers
• Free staff Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services

How to apply - Me pēhea te tono

To view the position description and to apply for this position, please visit www.weltec.ac.nz/careers

Please ensure you follow the instructions for the job application process and complete all the sections of the online application.

For other information please email recruitment@wandw.ac.nz

Applications close on Wednesday, 1 June 2022.