Part-Time Teaching Assistant – Master in Business Informatics

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Yoobee Colleges in Christchurch is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Master in Business Informatics program. This fixed-term, part-time role supports lecturers, assists with delivery of teaching, learning support, and student engagement across the program.

The role involves classroom prep, lab sessions, grading support, and helping students navigate software engineering and informatics coursework. 13 hours per week across Fri/Sat/Sun, with weekend/evening sessions as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business Informatics, Health Informatics, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Prior teaching assistance, tutoring, mentoring, or relevant professional experience preferred.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and academic tools.
• Experience supporting postgraduate students or research activities is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage a diverse cohort.

Responsibilities

• Assist lecturers in classroom preparation, tutorial facilitation, and lab sessions.
• Provide student support during and outside of class hours as scheduled.
• Guide students on using tools, platforms and technologies related to coursework in software engineering and Business Informatics.
• Assist with grading, moderation preparation, and administrative follow-up under faculty supervision.
• Help organize student presentations, project milestones, and other assessment-related events.
• Support in setting up online platforms, communication channels, and class resources.
• Attend classes on weekends or evenings as required to provide in-session technical and academic support.
• Identify students who may require additional support and refer them to appropriate channels.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Independent and teamwork

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business Informatics, Health Informatics, Data Science, or related discipline

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Yoobee Colleges in Christchurch is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Master in Business Informatics program. This fixed-term, part-time role supports lecturers, assists with delivery of teaching, learning support, and student engagement across the program.

The role involves classroom prep, lab sessions, grading support, and helping students navigate software engineering and informatics coursework. 13 hours per week across Fri/Sat/Sun, with weekend/evening sessions as needed.