Kaituruki Matua | Senior Tutor in Biological Sciences

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington in Wellington, NZ, is recruiting a Kaituruki Matua (Senior Tutor) to join the School of Biological Sciences on a fixed-term, full-time basis. The role runs 37.5 hours per week from 11 January to 17 December 2027.

Key duties include delivering laboratory classes across 100-, 200- and 300-level, recruiting and mentoring laboratory demonstrators, developing new laboratory classes, and supporting course coordinators with student support, assessment and blended

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Biological Sciences.
• Experience teaching and tutoring at tertiary level, especially undergraduate laboratory classes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of laboratory classes at 100-, 200- and 300-level.
• Lead or participate in recruitment, training and management of laboratory demonstrators.
• Contribute to the development of new laboratory classes.
• Provide teaching support for one or more course coordinators, with respect to student support, assessment and blended learning.

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Biological Sciences

Job description

• Can you communicate complex ideas and concepts efficiently and effectively?




• Do you have a postgraduate qualification in a relevant area of the Biological Sciences?



• Have you got experience teaching and tutoring at tertiary level, especially undergraduate laboratory classes?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

TeHerenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kaituruki Matua - Senior Tutor to join Te Kura Mātauranga Koiora - School of Biological Sciences’ teaching team on a fixed-term, full-time basis.

This role is 37.5 hours per week, and the fixed-term duration is from 11 January to 17 December 2027.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of laboratory classes at 100-, 200- and 300-level.


• Leading or participating in the recruitment, training and management of laboratory demonstrators.


• Contributing to the development of new laboratory classes.



• Providing teaching support for one or more course coordinators, with respect to student support, assessment and blended learning.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Role Description below.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

We are seeking a passionate, enthusiasticKaituruki Matua -Senior Tutor who can work independently and also contribute positively to the wider teaching team.

You will have:

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant area of the Biological Sciences.


• Have experience in successful teaching and tutoring at tertiary level, ideally in the context of undergraduate laboratory classes.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts efficiently and effectively.


• Ability to work with others, and to work independently with a minimum of supervision.


• Demonstrated ability, or clear potential, to build and maintain appropriate professional working relationships or networks of contact.



• Ability to coordinate and manage groups.

Close date for vacancy:15 November 2026.

Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Emily Brook, School Manager ([e-mail]).

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.