Primary Industries Tutor

Eastern Institute of Technology; Hawke's Bay; Remote; NZD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eastern Institute of Technology in Hawke's Bay invites applications for a permanent full-time Primary Industries Tutor based on campus. You will develop and deliver industry-relevant theory and practical learning within the Primary Industries programmes, and support learners through assessment, pastoral care and industry engagement.

You will maintain curriculum materials, use modern teaching approaches and educational technologies, collaborate with industry and schools, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Recent experience in the Primary Industries sector with horticulture/agriculture exposure.
• Strong practical and technical capability to design and deliver learning programmes.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, organisation and planning skills.
• Experience using educational technologies and learning management systems; tertiary teaching is advantageous.
• NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3) or equivalent with extensive industry experience.
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain curriculum, learning materials and assessment resources.
• Deliver engaging theory and practical learning using contemporary teaching approaches and educational technologies.
• Support learner success, wellbeing and retention through effective pastoral care and referral to support services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry, schools, employers and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to programme performance, continuous improvement, student recruitment and promotional activities.

Skills

Primary Industries sector experience

Curriculum design & delivery

Communication & organisational skills

Educational technologies & LMS usage

Education

NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Learning Management Systems

Job description

We are seeking a Primary Industries Tutor for a permanent full-time position based in Hawke's Bay.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $62,000 and $89,000, dependent on skills and experience.

The Primary Industries Tutor is based in the Faculty of Primary Industries, reporting to the Assistant Head of School, and is responsible for developing, delivering, assessing and continuously improving high-quality learning experiences within Primary Industries programmes. The role contributes to learner success through the delivery of industry-relevant theory and practical learning, curriculum development, assessment, pastoral support and industry engagement.

The role will be responsible for:

• Developing, reviewing and maintaining curriculum, learning materials and assessment resources that meet academic quality requirements.
• Delivering engaging theory and practical learning experiences using contemporary teaching approaches and educational technologies.
• Supporting learner success, wellbeing and retention through effective pastoral care and referral to support services.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with industry, schools, employers and community stakeholders.
• Contributing to programme performance, continuous improvement, student recruitment and promotional activities.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Recent experience and knowledge of the Primary Industries sector, supported by broad horticulture and/or agriculture industry experience.
• Strong practical and technical capability within Primary Industries, with the ability to design, develop and deliver effective learning programmes.
• Well-developed communication, relationship-building, organisational and planning skills.
• Experience using educational technologies, learning management systems and Microsoft Teams; tertiary teaching experience would be advantageous.
• A New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3) or an equivalent qualification with extensive relevant industry experience.
• A commitment to culturally responsive practice and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. For more information, please view the Position Description below.

Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children's worker.

For questions, [e-mail].

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.