Hands-On Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying Tutor

Skills Group; Ōtaki; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

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Financial benefits

Learning & development

Job summary

Skills Group in Otāki is seeking an experienced tradesperson to join our team as a Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying Tutor. Share your knowledge to help apprentices develop practical skills, build confidence, and succeed in their training journey.

No teaching experience is required; we provide support to develop teaching skills and obtain the necessary qualifications, with emphasis on safety, learner outcomes, and a collaborative, caring workplace.

Qualifications

• Certification in Plumbing, Gasfitting and/or Drainlaying.
• Strong practical industry experience and technical knowledge in your certified trade.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts in a practical, engaging way.
• A patient, approachable attitude and genuine interest in helping others learn.
• Strong organisational skills and a commitment to delivering quality training.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Teaching qualifications – unit standards 4098/11551 or willingness to obtain with Skills Group support.
• Adult Education Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or willingness to work towards one with our support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on training in plumbing, gasfitting and/or drainlaying.
• Share practical industry knowledge to help apprentices build skills and confidence.
• Assess learner progress, provide constructive feedback and support students to achieve goals.
• Create a positive, supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged and motivated.
• Build strong relationships with learners, employers and colleagues to support successful training outcomes.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure health and safety requirements are met throughout training.

Skills

Plumbing certification

Gasfitting certification

Drainlaying certification

Clear communication

Organisational skills

Safety mindset

Job description

Skills Group in Otāki is seeking an experienced tradesperson to join our team as a Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying Tutor. Share your knowledge to help apprentices develop practical skills, build confidence, and succeed in their training journey.

No teaching experience is required; we provide support to develop teaching skills and obtain the necessary qualifications, with emphasis on safety, learner outcomes, and a collaborative, caring workplace.