Relief tutor Foundations ML- S2, 2026

NMIT; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to free onsite parking

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) in Blenheim is seeking relief tutors for the Foundation Studies Programme to support learners aged 16–24 in a face-to-face setting. The role focuses on building confidence, skills, and success in studies.

Hours are typically Monday to Thursday, 9:00am–3:00pm, with relief work offered as needed to cover staff absences and programme requirements. Applicants should be passionate about learner support and working with young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people.
• Experience in education, youth development, or learner support would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with understanding literacy and numeracy tasks
• Support the tutor both in the classroom and on field trips
• Perform classroom admin tasks as required by the tutor

Skills

Experience working with young people

Job description

We are seeking relief tutors to support our Foundation Studies Programme on the Blenheim Campus.

This role involves working with Foundation learners aged 16-24 years in a supportive, face-to-face learning environment, helping students build confidence, develop skills, and achieve success in their studies.

Classroom hours are typically Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 3:00pm, with opportunities for relief work offered as required to cover staff absences and programme needs.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting learners, enjoy working with young people, and can contribute positively to a collaborative teaching environment. Experience in education, youth development, or learner support would be advantageous.

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of our learners and would like to be considered for future relief teaching opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Support learners with understanding literacy and numeracy tasks
• Support the tutor both in the classroom and on field trips
• Perform classroom admin tasks as required by the tutor

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

• Experience working with young people
• A passion for helping young people thrive
• Culturally inclusive practices
• A willingness to have fun and respond to learner needs

The following attributes would also be an advantage:

• Access to free onsite parking

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a government owned, NZQA Category One tertiary education institute. It operates four campuses, servicing tertiary students from the Nelson and Marlborough regions, and from all over the world. Our promise is 'work-ready, world-ready graduates'

Application close date is midnight on Sunday 30th August

You must be a NZ resident with a current work eligibility status. For more information contact Catherine Harris, Programme Team Lead on***************@nmit.ac.nz