Tutor/Senior Tutor Foundation Education

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Auckland / Wellington / Palmerston North, New Zealand

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Te Tumu Whakatipu
Students and Global Engagement
Term length: ongoing
Hours of work: full-time

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Position Overview

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 three of our 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 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. 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 is essential.
  • The ability to uphold the mana of te Reo Māori me ōnā Tikanga in a range of different settings
  • 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 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 [email protected].

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.

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