Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

The Carpentry Learning Facilitator is a permanent full-time position in Hawkes Bay to work alongside teaching staff to enhance the student learning experience. This role is pivotal in supporting practical learning, ensuring teaching facilities are safe and functional, and providing additional assistance to students who need it. The position contributes to integrating theory and practice, developing new learning resources, and maintaining strong industry connections.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $54,000 and $64,000, dependent on skills and experience.
The Carpentry Learning Facilitator is based in our Trades and Technology School at EIT, reporting to the Head of School Trades and Technology, and will be responsible for:

• Working alongside students to encourage and support their learning.
• Demonstrating use of equipment, software, and materials.
• Assisting students to master technical carpentry skills.
• Supporting teaching staff with integrating theory and practical methodologies.
• Maintaining safe and functional teaching facilities.

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive knowledge and practical skills in carpentry (essential).
• Well-developed oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy for students and ability to support diverse learning needs.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and strong organisational skills.
• Relevant trade qualification (essential); teaching qualification desirable.

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

EIT, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that respond to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply 

Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Safety Check process as this role is identified as a children’s worker.
To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.