Part-Time Teaching Assistant — Master in Business Informatics

Yoobee College of Creative Innovation; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Yoobee Colleges is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Master in Business Informatics programme at the Christchurch campus. The role supports teaching delivery, learning support, and student engagement while assisting lecturers and students to maintain high academic standards.

The position is fixed-term and part-time (13 hours per week): Friday 3h, Saturday 5h, Sunday 5h. Experience with postgraduate students and LMS tools is desirable for success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business Informatics, Health Informatics, Data Science, or a related discipline (essential)
• Prior teaching assistance, tutoring, mentoring, or relevant professional experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle, Turnitin) and academic tools
• Experience supporting postgraduate students or research activities is advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to engage with a diverse postgraduate cohort
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of academic integrity and research ethics
• Commitment to continuous learning and academic excellence
• Respectful of cultural diversity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles

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 the use of 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.
• Help identify students who may require additional support and refer them to appropriate channels.

Skills

Teaching assistance experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent and team work

Education

Master’s degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science/Business Informatics/Health Informatics/Data Science

Tools

LMS platforms (Blackboard, Moodle, Turnitin)

Job description

Yoobee Colleges is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Master in Business Informatics programme at the Christchurch campus. The role supports teaching delivery, learning support, and student engagement while assisting lecturers and students to maintain high academic standards.

The position is fixed-term and part-time (13 hours per week): Friday 3h, Saturday 5h, Sunday 5h. Experience with postgraduate students and LMS tools is desirable for success.