Electrical Trades Tutor

ARA; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development leave

Professional development funding

Free parking

On-site food options

Job summary

Ara Institute of Canterbury is seeking an experienced electrician to move into a hands-on teaching role at Woolston campus. You will deliver practical and theory-based electrical training aligned with current industry standards to support apprentices toward EWRB registration.

You will join a collaborative, values-led team that invests in professional development and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. A pathway to the Level 5 teaching qualification is available while you work.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field, preference given to Level 4 NZ Certificate or Advanced Trade Certificate.
• Current hands-on experience and knowledge as an electrician.
• Strong practical experience in the electrical industry, with recent experience in the trade.
• Good time management skills, ability to plan, organise, coordinate activities, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to participate in assessment and feedback processes.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work with a wide range of people inside and outside the organisation.
• Passion for the electrical trade and a desire to improve industry practices or support the next generation through education and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theory-based electrical training aligned with current industry standards.
• Support apprentices and learners on their pathway to EWRB registration.
• Work in a collaborative, values-led organisation and support professional development.
• Assist with assessment and feedback processes.
• Help train the next generation of electricians at Ara.

Skills

Electrical trades

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Assessment feedback

Education

Level 4 NZ Certificate or Advanced Trade Certificate

Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Woolston Campus
Full Time, Fixed term (until March 2028)

• Step off the tools and shape the future of electrical trades
• Deliver hands on electrical trades training aligned to current electrician standards
• Blend practical workshops with theory based learning delivery

Are you ready to help train the next generation of electricians at Ara? Join us today!

Take your electrical trade expertise beyond the tools and into the classroom.

In this hands-on teaching role, you’ll deliver practical and theory-based electrical training aligned with current industry standards, supporting apprentices and learners on their pathway to EWRB registration. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-led organisation that invests in your professional development, supports new educators, and is deeply committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and learner success. This is a great opportunity for an experienced electrician looking to give back to the industry and help shape the future workforce.

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

• A qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field, preference given to those with a Level 4 National or New Zealand Certificate, or an Advanced Trade Certificate.
• Current hands-on experience and knowledge as an electrician.
• Strong practical experience in the electrical industry, with recent experience working in the trade.
• Good time management skills, with the ability to plan, organise, coordinate activities, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to participate in assessment and feedback processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people both inside and outside the organisation.
• Passion for the electrical trade and a desire to improve industry practices or support the next generation through education and training.

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: 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.