Academic Staff Member Foundation

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

We have a permanent, fulltime (1.0) position in Foundation Pathways for a Kaiako/Tutor to teach on our Study and Employment Pathways programme (level 4). The role is suitable for either an Academic Staff Member or a Senior Academic Staff Member dependent on skills and experience. The position starts in January 2025 in preparation for teaching in semester 1.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $75.000 and $90.000, dependent on skills and experience.

The kaiako/tutor role is based at Wintec within Te Kura Pūtake Me Ngā Mahi Whakaako, the Centre for Education and Foundation Pathways. You will be part of a team that promotes ākonga centred learning to enable students to pathway with confidence to degree level study or employment.

Key teaching responsibilities include:

• Teaching level 4 hauora/health and human development. Topics include NZ health issues, personal health, theory and cultural perspectives.
• Teaching essential foundation academic study skills.
• Implementing effective teaching and learning strategies to support rangatiratanga and promote successful outcomes for diverse groups of students.
• Supporting equity for Māori and Pacific ākonga and familiarity with whanaungatanga me te manaakitanga.

He kōrero mōu| About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or post-graduate qualification in a health-related field, and an adult education qualification
• A professional attitude and well-developed interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for team collaboration
• A culturally responsive practice that reflects Te Ao Māori, Mātauranga Māori, Pacific worldviews and pedagogy
• Teaching experience and passion for ākonga centred education and competence in curriculum development and academic processes.

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, and additional experience gained in whanau and community life, 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 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.

If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move then we encourage you to apply.

We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.

To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.