Tutor/Senior Tutor Foundation Education - Auckland/Palmerston North/Wellington
Students and Global Engagement
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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 two permanent, full-time appointments at Tutor/Senior Tutor level which can be located on any of our three campuses, with preferred locations being Auckland and 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, including our Foundation Māori Culture course. The ideal teacher will be a Te Tiriti-practitioner with 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. Furthermore, this role would provide manaaki-led advice, based on appropriate tikanga and pedagogical approaches, for staff involved in the delivery of our pathway programmes.
Salary band
Tutor - $62,495 - $82,117 based on skills and experience
Senior Tutor - $78,808 - $97,994 based on skills and experience
In addition to a competitive salary, Massey also offers:
up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme
five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave
subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family
discounted membership to our fully equipped recreation centre and gym facilities
staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across NZ
Comprehensive professional development and training programmes
A commitment to being Te Tiriti o Waitangi inspired and led.
Ko koe tēnei - About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
a relevant undergraduate degree (Tutor) or postgraduate degree (Senior Tutor) with a teaching qualification. This is essential
the ability to uphold the mana of te Reo Māori me ōnā Tikanga in a range of different settings
familiarity with 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 in developing their understanding and appreciation of Māori values and principles
proven interest and competence in multiple modes and mediums of teaching.
For enquiries, please contact Emily Saavedra - Associate Director Learning and Teaching, Te Tumu Whakatipu, at E.K.Saavedra@massey.ac.nz.
The employment setting will involve work with people across the lifespan and applicants will be required to comply with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and the Vulnerable Children (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children's Workers) Regulations 2015.
Please note, applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date if the ideal candidate is identified.
Closing date: 8 December 2024
Reference number: SGE_TTW_832_10/24
