Tutor/Senior Tutor - Foundation Education

Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

Wellington

On-site

NZD 66,000 - 101,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa invites applications for a Tutor/Senior Tutor in Foundation Education at the Pukeahu Campus, Wellington. This permanent, full-time role focuses on Te Tiriti-informed teaching within pathway programmes and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will deliver foundation-level courses, support learner success, and contribute to curriculum development, e-learning, and student engagement. Enquiries to Belinda Hardy.

Qualifications

Relevant undergraduate (Tutor) or postgraduate (Senior Tutor) degree with a teaching qualification is essential.
Experience within foundation level education in Aotearoa.
Proven classroom facilitation of adult and/or senior secondary learners.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in Foundation Pathway Programmes, using Te Tiriti-led approaches.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver pathway programmes.
Support ākonga to build confidence and progress to further study.

Skills

Foundation Education

Tertiary Teaching

Adult Learning

Secondary Education

Pathway Programmes

University Preparation

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Māori Success

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Learner Success

Academic Skills Development

Numeracy Education

Science Education

Health Science Education

E-Learning

Online Teaching

Blended Learning

Assessment Design

Classroom Facilitation

Educational Leadership

Pastoral Care

Learning Support

Programme Delivery

Higher Education

Educational Technology

Inclusive Education

Cross-functional Collaboration

Professional Development

Student Achievement

Teaching and Learning

Academic Advising

Foundation Pathways

Culturally Responsive Practice

Stakeholder Engagement

Mentoring and Coaching

Educational Innovation

Learner-Centred Teaching

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree with teaching qualification

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Tutor/Senior Tutor - Foundation Education

Pukeahu Campus | Wellington

Permanent Position: 1 FTE - 37.50hrs p/w

Are you a passionate Te Tiriti inspiring educator who thrives on creating learning opportunities that build confidence and support ākonga to achieve academic and personal growth?

Ko wai mātou / About us

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University's Te Tumu Whakatipu offers university preparation courses and programmes for learners transitioning to degree studies. We have an Aotearoa-wide focus with a physical presence on the Pukeahu, Turitea, and Ōtehā campuses where we offer courses alongside our online delivery.

We have a permanent full-time appointment at Tutor/Senior Tutor level with preferred location being Wellington.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Opportunities exist for passionate and enthusiastic kaiako who have a proven background in supporting ākonga. We are looking for an experienced and successful kaiako to teach courses in our Foundation Pathway Programmes, with expertise in one or more of science, health science, numeracy, Māori culture, and core academic skills.

The ideal teacher will be a Te Tiriti-practitioner who has an understanding of senior secondary school and foundation-level education in Aotearoa as well as an interest in curriculum development, promoting and sustaining success, and e-learning. This role involves working with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in the delivery of our pathway programmes. We also encourage early career educators to apply.

This position falls within a Tutor / Senior Tutor salary range. The agreed salary will consider the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Salary Range:

Tutor - $66,299 - $87,116

Senior Tutor - $86,116 - $100,987

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

Relevant undergraduate (Tutor) or postgraduate (Senior Tutor) degree with a teaching qualification is essential.
Familiarity within the context of enabling and bridging education at foundation level in Aotearoa.
Demonstrated success as a classroom facilitator of adult and/or senior secondary school learning to support ākonga develop confidence, skills, and competencies to pathway successfully into further study.
Proven interest and competence in multiple modes and mediums of teaching.
Strong track record of continual professional development and willingness to engage in future opportunities particularly within our context as Te Tiriti-led practitioners.
Any other relevant experience you feel you could bring to this role

For enquiries, please contact Belinda Hardy - Academic Coordinator (Foundation Education), Te Tumu Whakatipu, B.Hardy@massey.ac.nz.

Desired Skills and Experience