Teaching Assistant - Master of Management

Up Education; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Yoobee Colleges invites applications for the Teaching Assistant - Master of Management position at Colombo Street Campus, Christchurch. This fixed-term, part-time role supports delivery of high-quality teaching, learning support, and student engagement for the Master of Management Programme.

You will assist lecturers and students, help with administrative duties, and ensure academic standards aligned with Yoobee’s values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, while working 13 hours per week across Friday,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Management or related discipline (essential).
• Prior teaching assistance, tutoring, mentoring, or relevant professional experience (preferred).
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and academic tools.

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.

Skills

Teaching assistance experience

Student support

Education

Master’s degree in Management or related discipline

Tools

LMS platforms (Blackboard, Moodle, Turnitin)

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Master of Management

• 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 of Management
Location: Christchurch
Part-time | Fixed-term | Yoobee Colombo Street Campus

Please note: This is a fixed-term, part-time role working 13 hours per week: 3 hours on Friday, 5 hours on Saturday and 5 hours on Sunday.

About the role:

The Teaching Assistant will assist in the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning support, and student engagement for the Master of Management 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 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:

• AMaster’s degree in Management, Business Analytics, Business Informatics, Information Systems, or 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 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.

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

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.

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.