Tutor - Mechanical Engineering Automotive
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
As a Mechanical Engineering / Automotive tutor in the Waikato Trades Academy you will be giving high school students an exciting introduction to these trades and industries. While the students are entrusted to you, you will show and teach them basic entry level Engineering and Automotive skills while they gain NCEA `level 2 and 3 credits. We are looking for an experienced qualified tradesperson who is keen to show our students basic skills and what a rewarding career these skills can lead too in the Engineering or Automotive industries.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $74,400.00 and $97,700.00, dependent on skills and experience.
The Waikato Trades Acadamy Plumbing Tutor is based in our Wintec | Te Pūkenga Rotokauri campus reporting to a centre for trades team manager and will be responsible for:
· Creating a positive and supportive learning environment by using effective teaching strategies and promoting learning consistent with student needs and professional standards to ensure successful student outcomes.
· To contribute positively and appropriately as a member of a teaching team.
· To fulfil necessary administrative obligations so students a rewarded correctly for their learning
He kōrero mōu| About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Trade certification in the Automotive or Mechanical Engineering fields
- A willingness to learn new skills
- Able to interact and be responsive to the needs of diverse groups, e.g. youth, Māori and Pasifika, and international students.
- Certificate in Adult Teaching or equivalent is a bonus
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.
We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
Wintec is a business division of Te Pūkenga, a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Hamilton.
Wintec | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
As a responsible employer and education provider, Wintec | Te Pūkenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.
We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.
This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted by the National Office review process. Therefore, in assessing applications, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority.
Please note: This role has been identified as a children’s worker – therefore the successful candidate will need to undergo a Safety Check process which includes but is not limited to a New Zealand Police vet.
