Tutor - Electrical (NorthTec Whangārei-based)

New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology trading as NorthTec; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthTec, the Tai Tokerau Wānanga part of NZIST, invites applications for a registered Electrician to join the Engineering team in Whangārei to support delivery to Electrical ITO apprentices and Foundation programmes.

This full-time fixed-term role runs through May 2027, based mainly at Future Trades Campus, with occasional travel to other sites in the region; you will mentor ākonga and deliver practical learning with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Electrician with current NZ practising certificate.
• Willing to pursue Adult Teaching Qualification.
• Experience teaching in a similar environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning for electrical apprentices.
• Support programme delivery across Northland sites.
• Assist with assessments and feedback.

Skills

Trade Certificate in Electrical Eng

Registered Electrician

Domestic electrician experience

Adult Teaching Qualification (target)

Teaching experience desirable

Team player

Time management

Basic IT skills

Te reo Māori welcome

Āhuatanga Māori knowledge

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Job description

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New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology trading as NorthTec – Whangarei, North Island

New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST) is New Zealand’s leading institute of technology, which helps to drive the development of a skilled workforce not only in New Zealand but also around the world.

NorthTec, a business division of NZIST, provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificate to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for learners at a level and pathway that suits them.

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for a registered Electrician to join the Engineering team at Tai Tokerau Wānanga NorthTec to support delivery to Electrical ITO apprentices and Foundation programmes.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) fixed-term contract commencing immediately and ending in May 2027. This role is primarily based at our Future Trades Campus in Whangārei, however ability/flexibility to travel to other sites within the region may be required to support programme delivery.

As a Tutor, you will provide our ākonga with a high-quality level of learning and be passionate in passing on your knowledge and skills to enable them to succeed in their studies.

Skills, Experience and Attributes

• Hold a Trade Certificate or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Be a registered Electrician
• Have recent domestic electrician experience
• Hold or be willing to work towards an Adult Teaching Qualification
• Experience teaching in a similar environment is desirable
• Be a team player
• Be well organised with excellent time management skills
• Basic IT and Computer skills
• Willingness to greet and acknowledge people in te reo Māori and pronounce Māori words accurately
• Minimum knowledge of āhuatanga Māori and be active in supporting cultural activities

As a responsible education provider, NorthTec is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment.

Applicants for this engagement should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-engagement checks which includes but is not limited to New Zealand Police vetting.

We will be assessing applications as they come in and this position may close early.

Tai Tokerau Wānanga | NorthTec is committed to developing Northland and its people through tertiary education. NorthTec is the region's largest provider of tertiary education, with campuses and learning centres in Whangārei and across Northland in addition to over 60 community based delivery points. NorthTec remains the only Tertiary Education Institute (TEI) based north of Auckland that provides programmes from foundation to degree level.

The region’s gentle climate, relaxed lifestyle and unbounded opportunities continue to attract people from around the world to Northland’s spectacular rural and coastal surroundings.

Disclaimer

This position is currently open to internal candidates of NZIST divisions. It has also been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted. Therefore, in assessing applications affected kaimahi will be given priority. We welcome external applicants.