Tutor - Electrical (NorthTec Whangārei-based)

New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST) is New Zealand’s leading institute of technology, which helps to drive the development of a skilled workforce not only in New Zealand but also around the world.

NorthTec, a business division of NZIST, provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications.  From certificate to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for learners at a level and pathway that suits them.

To learn more about NorthTec/NZIST, visit Tai Tokerau Wānanga | NorthTec.

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for a registered Electrician to join the Engineering team at Tai Tokerau Wānanga NorthTec to support delivery to Electrical ITO apprentices and Foundation programmes.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) fixed-term contract commencing immediately and ending in May 2027. This role is primarily based at our Future Trades Campus in Whangārei, however ability/flexibility to travel to other sites within the region may be required to support programme delivery.

As a Tutor, you will provide our ākonga with a high-quality level of learning and be passionate in passing on your knowledge and skills to enable them to succeed in their studies.

Due to the time-sensitive nature of this assignment, we're seeking expressions of interest urgently - early application is strongly encouraged, as this position may close as soon as a suitable candidate is confirmed.

Skills, Experience and Attributes

The successful candidate will have demonstrated practical and theoretical up-to-date knowledge in all aspects of electrical engineering and will meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Trade Certificate or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Be a registered Electrician
• Have recent domestic electrician experience
• Hold or be willing to work towards an Adult Teaching Qualification
• Experience teaching in a similar environment is desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Be a team player
• Be well organised with excellent time management skills
• Basic IT and Computer skills
• Willingness to greet and acknowledge people in te reo Māori and pronounce Māori words accurately
• Minimum knowledge of āhuatanga Māori and be active in supporting cultural activities

How to Apply

As a responsible education provider, NorthTec is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment.

Applicants for this engagement should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-engagement checks which includes but is not limited to New Zealand Police vetting.

Please apply online and attach your current CV and covering letter highlighting your skills and experience that align with this role.

We will be assessing applications as they come in and this position may close early.

More about Tai Tokerau Wānanga | NorthTec

Tai Tokerau Wānanga | NorthTec is committed to developing Northland and its people through tertiary education. NorthTec is the region's largest provider of tertiary education, with campuses and learning centres in Whangārei and across Northland in addition to over 60 community based delivery points. NorthTec remains the only Tertiary Education Institute (TEI) based north of Auckland that provides programmes from foundation to degree level.

The region’s gentle climate, relaxed lifestyle and unbounded opportunities continue to attract people from around the world to Northland’s spectacular rural and coastal surroundings.

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Disclaimer

This position is currently open to internal candidates of NZIST divisions. It has also been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted. Therefore, in assessing applications affected kaimahi will be given priority. We welcome external applicants.