Teaching Assistant – Master in Business Informatics

Yoobee College of Creative Innovation; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading college in New Zealand is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for its Master’s Programme in Software Engineering and Business Informatics. The role involves providing support to lecturers and students, fostering a positive academic environment, and upholding academic standards. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and have prior experience in teaching or tutoring, making this a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the creative and tech industries.

Benefits

Professional growth and development

Collaborative and supportive work culture

Access to industry-leading tech and equipment

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is essential.
• Prior teaching, tutoring, or relevant industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with academic tools and platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist lecturers in classroom preparation and tutorial facilitation.
• Provide student support during and outside of class hours.
• Help organize student presentations and assessment-related events.

Skills

Teaching

Student Support

Technical Guidance

Education

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

Tools

Blackboard

Moodle

Turnitin

Job description

About The Role

The Teaching Assistant will assist in the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning support, and student engagement for the Master’s Programme in Software Engineering and Business Informatics. The Teaching Assistant will support lecturers and students to foster a positive and effective academic environment, contribute to the administrative and practical aspects of teaching, and uphold academic standards aligned with Yoobee’s values and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Note: This is a 12-month fixed-term role based at our Auckland campus, working part-time hours (5 hours Saturdays, 5 hours Sundays).

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• 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.
  
  

Required Skills/Experience

• A Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Data Science, or a related discipline (essential)
• Prior teaching, tutoring, or relevant industry experience in a technical or academic capacity (preferred)
• Familiarity with academic tools (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle, Turnitin) and platforms for coding, modelling, or analytics.
• Experience in supporting students in research projects or postgraduate coursework is advantageous
  
  

Who are we?

At Yoobee Colleges, we believe learning should be defined by the exceptional. New Zealand’s largest specialist creative and technology college; we’ve been fuelling the creative and tech industries for over 30 years with talented Animators, Filmmakers, Designers, Techies, and Game Developers. We offer online delivery, alongside our campuses based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Making a difference to someone’s life by sharing your industry knowledge, experience and stories is incredibly exciting and rewarding. We work passionately to prepare our students’ to be ‘work ready, world ready’ for an industry we love . . . and you can be a part of this

To find out more about us, please visit https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/

Why work with us?

Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We are fast movers, action orientated, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun.

• Be a part of NZ’s Largest specialist creative & technology college
• Industry-leading campuses all equipped with the latest tech and equipment
• Rewarding opportunity to support students in their journey pursuing creative and tech industries
• Strong commitment to your professional growth & development
• Amazing work culture that is highly collaborative and supportive
  
  

To Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work at UP Education, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.