Tutor - Quantity Surveyor (Fixed Term)

New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST) is New Zealand’s leading institutes 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

NorthTec has an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction quantity surveyor to join our team at Dyer Street campus in Whangārei, as a Tutor, delivering in the New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) – Quantity Surveying strand.

To be successful in this role, you will bring solid, current industry experience in quantity surveying and a genuine enthusiasm for sharing that knowledge with the next generation of construction professionals.  You will be able to translate real-world practice into engaging, practical learning, and support a diverse group of ākonga to build their confidence and capability.

This is a part-time (7.5 hours per week) fixed term contract commencing May and ending in December 2027, covering delivery of one paper in Semester 2, 2027.  This role is primarily based at our Dyer Street campus in Whangārei, however ability/flexibility to travel to other sites within the region may be required to support programme delivery.

Skills, Experience and Attributes

• Hold a relevant qualification in quantity surveying
• At least 5years of recent quantity surveying experience in the New Zealand
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring adults is an advantage, though industry practitioners new to teaching are encouraged to apply
• Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) is desirable, as is an adult teaching qualification
• An understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with ākonga and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Confident computer literacy
• Strong communication and organisational skills

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.

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.