Senior Tutor in Psychology

University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking a part-time Senior Tutor for the Psychology Programme. The role focuses on teaching and supporting student learning in a collaborative environment with no research obligations. Applicants should have a postgraduate qualification in psychology and a passion for creating exceptional learning experiences. The position offers excellent benefits and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive & diverse team environment

Qualifications

• Experienced tertiary educator with proven teaching skills.
• Confident with technology and adaptable to new tools.
• Professionalism and commitment to partnership with Māori.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessments and manage paper administration.
• Work closely with academic staff to ensure high-quality learning.
• Mentor others and contribute to a collaborative environment.
• Focus on student success with no research obligations.

Skills

Teaching skills

Organizational skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Postgraduate qualification in psychology

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Description

• Part time role 18.75 hours per week.
• Excellent benefits + supportive & diverse team environment
• Professional development opportunities

About the role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Senior Tutor to join our Psychology Programme, where your passion for teaching will make a real impact. In this teaching-focused role, you\'ll lead and support learning across lectures and laboratories, bringing content to life for students enrolled in PSYCH100: Brain, Behaviour and Cognition and PSYCH101: Social Psychology, Health and Well-being.

You’ll be responsible for coordinating assessments, managing paper administration, and working closely with academic staff to ensure a high-quality learning experience. With no research obligations, your focus will be entirely on student success. You\'ll also have the opportunity to mentor others and contribute to a collaborative, supportive academic environment.

Salary ranges from $79,211 to $95,174 per year, pro-rated to 0.5 FTE, depending on your skills, knowledge, and experience. This part-time role (18.75 hours per week) is based at our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Rebecca Sargisson, Deputy Head of School Psychological and Social Sciences, [e-mail]. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessments and manage paper administration
• Work closely with academic staff to ensure a high-quality learning experience
• Mentor others and contribute to a collaborative, supportive academic environment
• Focus on student success with no research obligations

Qualifications

You’re an experienced tertiary educator with a postgraduate qualification in psychology (a PhD is a plus) and a passion for creating exceptional learning experiences. You have proven teaching skills, a sharp eye for accurate assessment, and the organisational know-how to keep courses running smoothly. Confident with technology and adaptable to new tools, you thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a proactive, student-centred approach. Your professionalism, cultural awareness, and commitment to the University’s partnership with Māori underpin everything you do.

Who we are

Te Wānanga o Ngā Kete the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences (ALPSS) is a large and dynamic Division that includes Te Kura Toi the School of Arts, Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri the School of Psychological and Social Sciences, and the School of Law, Politics, and Philosophy. The Division also has two research institutes: Te Ngira the Institute for Population Research (IPR) and Te Puna Haumaru the New Zealand Institute for Security and Crime Science (NZISCS).

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Values and commitments

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakoratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on Tuesday 30th September 2025

Requisition number: 1002875