Uniformed Services Tutor

Culinary Collective; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Autonomy and supportive campus culture

Two weeks off during Christmas & New Y

Job summary

New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) in Hamilton seeks a Uniformed Services Tutor to guide learners through our 18-week Pre-Police and Uniformed Services programme. You’ll coach physical, technical and professional skills drawing on your service experience, building confidence and teamwork.

You’ll deliver engaging, practical sessions, mentor students from diverse backgrounds and help align the programme with industry needs to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Solid background in the uniformed services and passion for developing learners.
• Positive, engaging communicator who connects with youth and values diversity.
• Willingness to mentor and coach students toward success in future careers.
• Teaching or mentoring experience is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical training sessions to build confidence, discipline and teamwork.
• Mentor and support students from diverse backgrounds, tracking progress.
• Share industry knowledge to strengthen the programme and align with industry needs.
• Improve student success rates across the Defence forces.

Skills

Uniformed services background

Communication

Mentoring

Motivation

Teaching/Training (advantage)

Job description

New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) is NZ’s largest Private Training Establishment offering vocational courses and qualifications across a range of programmes. With authentic training environments, well-designed programmes and a fun and supportive learning environment, we have a mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of all our students.

Our organisation is strong on developing our people and having fun while we do it. We strive for success in everything we do with the strongest integrity. We ensure our team feels valued and informed about the direction we are heading in through in-house training days and our annual conference.

Uniformed Services Tutor
Location: Hamilton
Full-time | Permanent | On-Site

About the role:

As a Uniformed Services Tutor, you’ll guide learners through our dynamic 18-week Pre-Police and Uniformed Services preparation Programme. Drawing on your own service experience, you’ll coach students through the physical, technical and professional skills they need to thrive in uniformed services environments. You’ll help build their confidence, resilience, teamwork, and communication to meet the demands of careers across the Defence forces sector.

You will bring the Uniformed Services (Level 3) curriculum to life through engaging, practical, and interactive delivery

Lead physical training sessions to help students build confidence, discipline, and teamwork

Mentor and support students from diverse background, tracking their progress and providing pastoral care

Share your industry expertise and knowledge to strengthen the programme and maintaining its alignment with the evolving needs of the industry

Play a pivotal role in improving student success rates across the Defence forces

At NZMA, you’ll enjoy autonomy, a supportive campus culture, and the freedom to focus on what matters most- creatin life-changing outcomes for learners.

Qualifications

About you:

You have a solid background in the uniformed services- whether it’s the Armed Forces, Police, Corrections, Security - and a passion for developing and inspiring the next generation of recruits. You’re ready to use your real-world experience to guide students through a programme designed to build their fitness, confidence, technical skills, and preparation for the range of services.

You’re a positive, engaging communicator who connects well with young people and values cultural diversity. Your ability to motivate others- both in practical training sessions and classroom activities- helps learners reach their full potential.

Proven experience/background in armed forces (or a recent veteran or reservist), police, or other relevant uniformed background

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor and inspire

Ability to build trust and positive relationships with students and various stakeholders from diverse backgrounds

Strong motivation to develop and coach students toward success in future careers

Teaching or mentoring experience is an advantage but not essential. Full training and resources are provided

Additional Information

Why work with us?

The NZMA Group 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 and focused on making a difference.

We also offer ongoing career development to provide a structured pathway to further your teaching career through a professional development programme.

If you are looking for a role with a wide range of challenges and variety, and you want to make a difference, then this opportunity is for you.

• Enjoy Work-life balance with weekends off & two weeks off during Christmas & New Year!
• Our organisation is strong on developing our people and having fun while we do it. We ensure our team feels valued and informed about the direction we are heading in.
• Rewarding opportunity to support students in their education journey
• Energetic environment where value is placed on delivering outcomes rather than micro-managing tasks
• Work with the Campus Manager to see the NZMA Campus grow and be highly successful.
• A fun environment and an opportunity to stand out is all on offer with this role

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