Aviation Engineering Tutorial Assistant Nelson

NMIT; Nelson; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on approved study

Free onsite parking

Generous leave provisions

Professional development leave

Wellbeing initiatives (EAP)

Free annual flu vaccinations

Job summary

Aviation Tutorial Assistant role at Nelson Campus within Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT). The position is permanent, full-time (5 days a week, 36 hours), and involves supporting aviation teaching staff, preparing resources, and assisting with training and assessments.

The successful candidate will have a teaching/instructor background or a willingness to develop in this area, plus a relevant aviation or mechanical qualification and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• NCEA Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) with experience in aviation or mechanical field OR Level 4 National Certificate in associated field
• Full clean drivers license (Forklift license an advantage)
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships while being sensitive to students' needs
• Teaching/instructor background and/or a willingness to learn and develop this skill is preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparing teaching resources for tutors
• Assist with tutors with training and assessments
• Assisting students to prepare training documentation and evidence of learning
• Maintaining training equipment and inventories

Skills

Teaching support

Student guidance

Education

NCEA Level 2/3 or Level 4 National Certificate

Job description

Aviation Engineering Tutorial Assistant Nelson

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become an integral part of NMIT Aviation programme based at the Nelson Campus.

We are looking for a permanent, full time (5 days a week 36 hours), Aviation Tutorial Assistant with a broad range of skills and knowledge in general aircraft maintenance engineering.

The key responsibilities for the role are:

• Preparing teaching resources for tutors
• Assist with tutors with training and assessments
• Assisting students to prepare training documentation and evidence of learning
• Maintaining training equipment and inventories

To be successful in this role you will need:

• NCEA level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) with experience in aviation or mechanical field OR Level 4 National Certificate in associated field
• Full clean drivers license (Forklift license an advantage)
• To be able to build and maintain effective relationships while being sensitive to students needs and,
• A teaching / instructor background and / or an attitude to learn and develop this skill is preferred
• Competitive remuneration
• Generous leave provisions + additional professional development leave
• Wellbeing initiatives such as EAP services + free annual flu vaccinations and eye exams
• Central city location + access to free onsite parking + good access to public transport + bike racks and showers + close to other facilities
• Awesome staff benefits such as discount on approved study
• Modern onsite facilities such as onsite cafeteria / restaurant / sports facilities / library

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a government owned, NZQA Category One tertiary education institute. It operates four campuses, servicing over 6500 tertiary students from the Nelson and Marlborough regions, and from all over the world. Our promise is 'work-ready, world-ready graduates'.

You must hold the legal right to work in New Zealand

Application close date is midnight on 13/09/2026.