Learning Facilitator - Primary Industries

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

We are seeking a part time Learning Facilitator to support Primary Industries

The Learning Facilitator is based at our EIT | Te Pūkenga Hawkes Bay campus reporting to the Assistant Head of School Primary Industries and will be responsible for:

• Work alongside student and encourage them with their learning.

• Respond to questions from students about their learning projects, tasks and the like.

• Assist students practice and master technical skills.

Teaching Facility and Resources

• Assis with the running of the EIT small farm at Taradale, including stock work and general maintenance.

Student Support

• Identify students with learning issues and refer to tutor or specialist as appropriate.

• Work with teaching staff to provide additional practical support to students with learning issues.

• Follow up students who haven’t been attending classes and refer to the tutor or specialist as appropriate.

Tutor/Lecturer Support

• Work with teaching staff to integrate theory and practical teaching methodologies.

• Contribute to new ideas and develop new learning resources.

• Provide feedback to the Tutor/Lecturer on the effectiveness of teaching and learning practice.

He kōrero mōu| About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive range of general agriculture and farm machinery experience combined with proven technical and applied expertise in the primary industry is essential. Knowledge of stock handling.

• Empathy for students.

• Competence in the use of Microsoft Office.

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge and practical skills in agriculture/horticulture essential.

• Well developed oral, written and interpersonal skills essential.

• Administration and organisational skills required.

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

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

EIT a business division of Te Pūkenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairawhiti (Gisborne), Hawkes Bay and Auckland with learning centres located throughout the region.

EIT | Te Pūkenga 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, EIT | Te Pūkenga 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. Learning Facilitator to assist the School of Primary Industries in the maintenance of School equipment and the EIT campus farm. Also assists academic staff with the teaching of practical tasks including fencing, LUVs and tractors. Good knowledge of farming practices and stock essential.