Casual Automotive Tutor

NZIST - Whitireia and Weltec; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

NZIST - Whitireia and WelTec invites applications for a casual role in the School of Construction, Plumbing, Electrical and Automotive Trades. You will facilitate teaching, learning and assessment for automotive students at level 2/3, with a strong practical learning component.

Teaching qualifications aren’t essential; on‑job training will be provided. We value mentoring and coaching skills in youth, with opportunities to support apprentices on-site,.

Qualifications

• Minimum Advanced Trade Certificate/Advanced Registration/National Certificate in Automotive Engineering and/or Automotive Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Knowledge of automotive systems, servicing and diagnostics including electrical/electronics.
• Driver's license and ability to pass Ministry of Justice check.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate teaching, learning and assessment for automotive students at level 2/3, pre-trade or apprentice level, with hands-on practical learning.
• Preference for candidates with teaching, coaching or mentoring youth or young adults; may supervise apprentices on the job.
• Successful applicants without teaching qualifications will have on-job training and development.
• Role may involve teaching duties in Petone depending on enrolments.
• Applicants must pass MOJ Convictions Check and hold a current driver’s license.
• Demonstrate good communication, a positive attitude to helping learners, and a collaborative approach within a team.

Skills

Teaching ability

Coaching/mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Advanced Trade Certificate/Advanced Registration/National Certificate in Automotive Engineering or Automotive Electrical Engineering

Job description

Casual role - School of Construction, Plumbing, Electrical and Automotive Trades

About the role | Te Kaupapa

Key responsibilities include facilitating teaching, learning and assessment for automotive students at level 2&3, pre-trade or apprentice level, with courses including a strong hand-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 through on-job training and development.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for candidates with abroad range of skills covering automotive systems fundamentals, servicing and diagnostics including automotive electrical and electronics. Knowledge and experience in heavy vehicle systems would be an advantage, but not essential.You will need to have a minimum qualification of Advanced Trade Certificate/Advanced Registration/National Certificate in Automotive Engineering and/or an Automotive Electrical Engineering qualification.

The role may involve teaching duties in Petone depending on student enrolment numbers. Applicants will be required to pass a Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions Check in order to work with young people and should hold a current driver’s license.

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 NZIST- New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. 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 TeĀtiawa and Whitireia with Ngāti Toa. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.