Tutor, Civil Engineering
Deliver block courses in Hamilton, Palmerston North and Christchurch
Full-time, permanent position starting Feb 2027
WITT is a tertiary education organisation based in Taranaki. We pride ourselves on our student success and quality learning environments. We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and highly motivated Civil Engineer to move into the area of academic teaching.
About the role:
As a Tutor/Academic Staff Member, you will:
Professionally deliver high-quality teaching in a range of Level 4 to 6 Civil Engineering courses.
Prepare and present engaging, up-to-date content.
Provide exceptional support and guidance to course participants.
Assess and provide feedback on the students’ learning journey.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
At least a degree level qualification in Civil Engineering.
Comprehensive cross-disciplinary knowledge of Civil Engineering.
Extensive NZ industry experience.
Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging and effective training.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Some teaching and/or mentoring experience.
A willingness to work towards a recognised adult teaching qualification, such as the New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (NCATT).
The salary for this position is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. Our current salary ranges are:
Academic Staff Member: $76,321 - $84,373
Senior Academic Staff Member: $86,331 - $96,117
Principal Academic Staff Member: $98,075 - $107,863
About us:
WITT is a leading provider of vocational education and training in the Taranaki region, offering a wide range of programmes that empower our learners to build successful careers. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality education and training that meets the evolving needs of our community.
What we offer:
At WITT, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that allows you to thrive. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including:
Access to professional development opportunities; discounted fees for WITT programmes; employee wellbeing initiatives and social activities; free membership to the on-campus gymnasium.
Want to know more?
If you're ready to make an impact and help shape the future of learning at WITT, we'd love to hear from you.
Applicants for this position can be based anywhere in NZ, as long as they are accessible to the teaching locations. They should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks. The role description can be found on our website: www.witt.ac.nz/about-us/work-at-witt/. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
Applications close: 24 November 2026. However; we will be considering applications as they come in, so please don't delay in applying.
“Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te
ngahere. Engari, ko te manu e kai ana i te
mātauranga, nōna te ao.
“Those who partake of the miro berry belong to the forest.
Those who partake of knowledge belong to the world”