Carpentry Tutor at Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec), Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Permanent, full-time 

We are looking for a new carpentry tutor to join our highly successful team delivering construction programs to our students.

About the role - Te Kaupapa

Key responsibilities include facilitating teaching, learning and assessment for carpentry students, with courses including a strong hands-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 a Diploma in Adult Tertiary Teaching or similar tertiary teaching qualification through on-job training and development.

To be successful, you will have broad experience in the industry and a relevant qualification (i.e. New Zealand Certificate or National Certificate in Carpentry) and be a Licensed Building Practitioner or capable of becoming licensed.

The role may involve teaching duties at either of our Porirua or Petone sites depending on student enrolment numbers. Applicants will be required to undergo 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.

About us

On 1 September 2022 Whitireia and WelTec became a Business Division of Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pukenga). 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 Te Atiawa and Whitireia with Ngati Toa. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.

Ma tatou, mo tatou Ko WelTec ki Te Atiawa, ko Whitireia ki Ngati Toa. E haere kotui nei me kura-takahi-puni tatou.

How to apply - Me pehea te tono

Click on the 'apply now' and complete the online application form. Please note it is important that you complete all sections of the online application.

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

Applications close on Wednesday, 5 May 2023.