Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

The role of Tutor in Art and Design at EIT’s IDEAschool involves delivering teaching in our creative programmes, mostly the NZ Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 3 & Level 4). The tutor is responsible for delivering curriculum, student learning, and collaboration with existing IDEAschool staff to ensure high-quality education and support for students. 

This role is Part-time FTE 0.4.

NOTE: As EIT closes down over the Holiday period, Shortlisting for this role will happen after 13th January 2025.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $65,000 and $75,000 FTE, dependent on skills and experience.

The Tutor - Art and Design is based in our IDEAschool – Te Kura Ahu Taonga, EIT | Te Pūkenga reporting to the Head of School and will be responsible for: 

• Course Delivery: Update curriculum, create course materials, and contribute to new course development.
• Student Learning: Define learning objectives, facilitate diverse learning experiences, and provide practical learning opportunities.
• Team Collaboration: Work with team members on curriculum development and provide academic guidance to students.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Develop and maintain student assessments, ensuring reliability and validity through moderation activities.

He kōrero mōu| About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Educational Background: Relevant tertiary qualification(s) in art and or design fields
• Experience: Recent and diverse experience in the creative industries sector, with teaching experience preferred.
• Specific Skills: Experience and knowledge with a range of digital design software and various visual art mediums. 
• Skills: Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and leadership skills, along with good organizational and administrative abilities.
• Cultural Competence: Understanding and appreciation of cultural issues, with a commitment to a culturally sensitive environment.

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 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.

Please contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz should you have any questions.