Teaching Assistant - Master of Business Informatics

Up Education; Wellington; On-site; NZD 394,000 - 573,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Postgraduate learner support

Teaching experience

Innovation and excellence

Job summary

Yoobee Colleges in Wellington Central is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the Master in Business Informatics program. This 12-month fixed-term, part-time role involves 13 hours per week—5 hours in-class each Saturday and Sunday, plus 3 hours for meetings and prep, with flexible scheduling.

The TA will support lecturers, assist with teaching delivery, student engagement, and administrative tasks while upholding Yoobee’s values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in relevant field (essential).
• Experience as teaching assistant, tutoring or mentoring (preferred).
• Familiarity with LMS platforms (Blackboard, Moodle, Turnitin).
• Experience with postgraduate students or research activities is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist lecturers in classroom preparation, tutorials, and labs.
• Provide student support during and outside of class hours.
• Guide students on tools, platforms, and technologies related to coursework in software engineering and Business Informatics.
• Assist with grading, moderation preparation, and administrative follow-up.
• Help organize student presentations, project milestones, and 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 support.
• Identify students who may require additional support and refer them appropriately.

Skills

Master's degree

Teaching experience

LMS familiarity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree or higher in relevant field

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Master of Business Informatics

• Part-time

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.

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.

At Yoobee Colleges, we believe learning should be defined by the exceptional. New Zealand’s largest specialist creative and technology college; we’ve been fueling 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.

Teaching Assistant - Master in Business Informatics
Location: Wellington Central
Part-time | Fixed-term | Yoobee Wellington

Please note: The target start date is mid-January 2027. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term, part‑time role based at our Wellington Central campus, working 13 hours per week: 5 hours of in‑class teaching each Saturday and Sunday, plus 3 hours for coordination meetings and preparation, scheduled flexibly across the week.

About the role

The Teaching Assistant will assist in the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning support, and student engagement for the Master in Business Informatics Programme. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• AMaster’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Data Science, or a related discipline (essential)
• Prior teachingassistance, tutoring, mentoring, or relevant professional experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle, Turnitin) and academic tools
• Experience supporting postgraduate students or research activities isadvantageous
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to engage with a diverse postgraduate cohort
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of academic integrity and research ethics
• Commitment to continuous learning and academic excellence
• Respectful of cultural diversity and commitment toTeTiritio Waitangi principles

Why work with us?

Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from 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.

• Work within a collaborative academic environment
• Support postgraduate learners preparing for professional careers
• Gain teaching and academic experience in a supportive setting
• Be part of an innovative institution committed to excellence and student success

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’reattracting 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.