Academic Staff Member - Automotive
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
We are seeking an experienced individual in the Automotive industry to join our teaching team as an academic staff member in the NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3. You will be supporting ākonga [learners] to gain trade skills at pre-apprenticeship level.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $77,500 and $96,800 dependent on skills and experience.
The Academic Staff Member – Automotive Tutor is based in our Rotokauri Campus, reporting to the Team Manager and will be responsible for:
· Teaching Excellence - using different teaching methods, create engaging lessons, give helpful feedback and help ākonga to build their skills and knowledge in the NZ Level 3 Automotive Engineering programme. Programme information can be found here.
· Cultural Competence – creating a culturally safe, inclusive learning environments that respect diversity, international ākonga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi-based practice
· Professional Currency – maintaining subject matter knowledge and industry connections with the automotive industry to bring real-world learning to the classroom
· Personal Attributes – having strong interpersonal skills, an innovative mindset, problem-solving ability and commitment to reflective practice and Wintec values
He kōrero mōu| About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
· A relevant trade qualification at Level 3 or higher in Automotive Engineering as a light vehicle technician
· A minimum of 5 years practical industry experience in the automotive industry with at least 1 year of experience at a supervisory or team leader level
· A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring all students are supported in their educational journey.
· Excellent presentation and communication skills
· Passion and energy for teaching and training others
· A full class 1 NZ driver’s licence
· Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a current NZ work permit
Preferred:
· Unit standard 4098 and the NZ certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching Practice (or be willing to complete these courses)
Working Conditions:
· Flexible scheduling, including evening or weekend availability if required.
· Hybrid or in-person work environment based on institutional needs.
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 vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Hamilton.
Wintec 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 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.
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.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
