Permanent, full-time

Whitireia and WelTec have been strategic partners since 2012, delivering a range of career training choices and vast opportunities for schools, staff and students. Now we're one of New Zealand's most impressive, globally competitive tertiary institutions. Together, will lead and illuminate our communities through tertiary education.

We are known for our distinctiveness (Ahureitanga) and we have special relationships with mana whenua WelTec with Te Ātiawa and Whitireia with Ngāti Toa. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.

Mā tātou, mō tātou Ko WelTec ki Te Ātiawa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa. E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou.

Whitireia and WelTec's vision (Whakakitenga) is:

• Learning together. Transforming lives. Te ako ngātahi. Te whakaahua kÄ“tanga o te tangata

The School of Construction and Engineering is seeking to appoint a new tutor to our automotive trades team.

Key responsibilities include facilitating teaching, learning and assessment for automotive students at pre-trade and apprentice level, with courses including a strong hand-on practical learning component.

Teaching qualifications and experience are not essential for this position however preference will be given to applicants with some ability in teaching, coaching or mentoring youth or young adults e.g. supervising apprentices or other workers on the job.

Successful applicants without teaching qualifications will be supported to achieve the Diploma in Tertiary Learning and Teaching or similar tertiary teaching qualification through on-job training and development.

We are looking for candidates with a broad range of skills covering automotive systems fundamentals, servicing and diagnostics including automotive electrical and electronics. Knowledge and experience in heavy vehicle systems would be an advantage. You will need to have a minimum qualification of Advanced Trade Certificate/Advanced Registration/National Certificate in Automotive Engineering and/or an Automotive Electrical Engineering qualification.

The role may involve teaching duties at either of our Porirua or Petone sites depending on student enrolment numbers. Applicants should hold a current' driver's license and will be required to undergo a Police Vetting check in order to work with young people.

Key attributes for the role are good communication skills, a positive attitude towards helping younger people learn new skills and a reasonable level of physical fitness. If you would like to make a strong contribution to a dedicated and friendly team within a progressive educational environment, we would like to hear from you.

How to apply - Me pÄ“hea te tono

To view the position description and to apply for this position, please visit www.weltec.ac.nz. Please ensure you follow the instructions for the job application process and complete all the sections of the on-line application.

For other information please email recruitment@wandw.ac.nz

Applications close on Sunday, 13 March 2022.