Plumbing Tutor

Woolston Campus
Permanent, Full Time

• Teach future plumbers through practical and theory-based learning.
• Deliver plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying programmes.
• Support learners to achieve industry-relevant outcomes.
• Share your trade expertise and stay connected to industry

Ready to inspire the next generation of plumbers? Bring your industry expertise into a rewarding teaching career!

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role

Use your plumbing industry experience to help develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Based at Ara's Woolston Campus, you'll deliver engaging practical and theory training across plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying programmes, supporting learners to build the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers in the industry.

Don’t have teaching experience? No worries, we offer support to gain your level 5 teaching qualification, free of charge, while you work!

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

• Qualified in Plumbing, Gasfitting, Drainlaying, or a combination of these trades.
• Up-to-date industry knowledge and a passion for your trade.
• Current registration relevant to your professional qualification.
• Strong recent practical experience gained in the industry.
• Leadership experience and the ability to guide and support others.
• A team player who enjoys building positive working relationships.

Mō Mātou – About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury is the South Island's largest provider of tertiary vocational education and home to one of New Zealand's premier trades training environments.

At Woolston campus, you'll work in modern, industry-standard workshops built for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and more. Our tutors bring deep industry experience, and students work on real projects, including constructing houses that are sold and moved.

We offer tangible benefits: income protection for permanent kaimahi over 15 hours, fee discounts on Ara courses for staff, professional development leave and funding, generous leave provisions and an annual Christmas closedown to enjoy time with whanau and friends. Free parking and on-site food options round out the picture.

Guided by our values Hono | Connect, Hihiri | Inspire and Aroha | Respect, we're committed to equity, inclusion and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you're looking for work that matters, Ara could be your next chapter.

Tono Ināianei - Apply now
We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email [email protected].

Rā Katinga - Applications close – 11.55pm Sunday 25 October
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.