Senior Tutor, MMT

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave +5 days holidays

Generous employer superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Staff discounts

On-campus facilities & discounts

Living in Ōtautahi Christchurch

Job summary

University of Canterbury seeks a Senior Tutor to deliver high-quality tutoring, coordinate assessment and feedback, and support course development in a research-informed learning environment. The role involves engaging with industry, managing the LEARN/Moodle site, and contributing to quality assurance and university initiatives.

Part-time applications are encouraged; you must be eligible to work in New Zealand. A Master’s degree (NZQA Level 9) is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and engaging tutor with discipline expertise.
• Commitment to helping students succeed and inclusive learning environments.
• Reflective teaching approach and willingness to contribute to the wider academic community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality tutoring and coordinate assessment and feedback.
• Engage with industry and professionals to enrich learning.
• Manage LEARN/Moodle site and support course/programme development.
• Contribute to student support, quality assurance and university initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues and the wider UC community.

Skills

Tutoring excellence

Stakeholder relations

Attention to detail

Inclusive teaching

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree (NZQA Level 9)

Tools

LEARN/Moodle management

Job description

Management, Marketing and Tourism | UC Business School

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Permanent position, 37.5 hours per week

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!

He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Senior Tutor? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

As a senior Tutor, you will contribute to a stimulating, research informed learning environment that supports students to achieve their academic potential. You will deliver engaging, high-quality tutoring, coordinate assessment and feedback, engage with industry, manage a LEARN/Moodle site, and support the ongoing development of courses and programmes. You will also contribute to the wider academic community through student support, quality assurance, university initiatives and collaborative activities that strengthen UC's teaching and learning environment.

Please note that this position does not involve a research component.

Part-time applications are encouraged and you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Mōu | Who You Are

You are a knowledgeable and engaging tutor with expertise in your discipline and a commitment to helping students succeed. You bring a reflective approach to teaching, value inclusive learning environments and are motivated to contribute to the wider academic community.

You Will Also Be Able To Demonstrate Experience In

• Using high-quality written and verbal communication skills, including in cross-cultural communication
• Ability to manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Attention to detail; being highly organised and reliable
• Delivering high-quality tutoring
• Engaging with a diverse student body
• Showing a high level of compassion, initiative, and decisiveness
• Fostering a collaborative environment
• Working within a university system
• Promoting and using bicultural competence
• Supporting students through accessible advice, mentoring and academic guidance.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive work environment, which aligns with UC's values and culture
• We also require you to have a Master's Degree (NZQA Level 9)

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work collaboratively with the Head of Department/School, the MGMT 100 team, the Master of Business Management coordinator and academic colleagues and the wider University community to deliver high quality tutoring, to support students and to contribute to departmental and university objectives.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangements
• professional development opportunities
• supportive working environment
• a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel
• on-campus staff discounts
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 3 November 2026 (midnight, NZ time)