Arboriculture Tutor (full time permanent)
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
Wintec is looking for a motivated and industry-connected Arboriculture Tutor to deliver high-quality education across our Level 3–5 programmes. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to bring your real-world experience into the classroom and outdoor learning environments, supporting ākonga to develop the skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours required in the arboriculture industry.
You will deliver a blend of practical and theory-based teaching, covering a wide range of arboriculture topics. Learning will extend beyond the classroom, with field trips and applied experiences forming a key part of the programme. A strong focus on health and safety, risk management, and the effective supervision of students in practical settings is essential.
The Arboriculture Tutor is based in our Centre for Trades reporting to the Team Manager.
He kōrero mōu| About you
The ideal candidate will be passionate about arboriculture and committed to creating engaging, inclusive, and student-centred learning environments. You will play an important role in supporting students to succeed, while contributing to the ongoing development and quality of the programme.
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.
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.
We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.
Skills & Experience
- Strong industry knowledge and practical experience in arboriculture
- Ability to deliver engaging, hands-on and theory-based teaching
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with ākonga and colleagues
- Strong organisational and planning skills, including the ability to manage field trips and practical sessions
- Proven ability to manage and supervise groups safely in practical and outdoor environments
- Sound understanding of health and safety practices and risk management
- Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learner needs
- Commitment to student success and creating inclusive learning environments
- Competence with digital tools to support teaching and learning
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