Bring your passion and trade mastery to the workshop floor as a tutor. At NZ Welding Trades & Services, we believe the best teachers are the ones who have mastered the skills themselves. Use your experience to teach the fundamentals, build learner confidence, and hand down a standard of excellence to the next generation of New Zealand’s future welders.
NZ Welding Trades and Services, Tree House Limited, and Solomon Group is a leading private provider of international and domestic education and vocational training. We have been servicing the needs of New Zealand communities for 25 years by preparing students for employment in a wide range of different careers and industries. Underpinned by our guiding principle of Ka mahi, ka ora (to work, to live), we help every learner recognize and achieve their potential.
Our Mission is to deliver excellent training that provides graduates with the skills required by industry, fostering sustainable employment and building stronger communities.
We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced welding professional to join us as a Full-Time Welding Tutor. This role is ideal for someone looking to step out of the work site while remaining deeply connected to the industry, with a passion for teaching and passing on their knowledge and skill.
We are looking for someone who:
Has strong communication and written skills with sharp attention to detail, capable of adapting your teaching and communication style to break down learning barriers for students
Is able to work cooperatively and positively with colleagues and students
Has excellent planning and time management skills with the ability to be flexible
Has the ability to build a fun, engaging, and effective learning environment with the confidence to speak, demonstrate, and present to groups
Is able to build Work-Ready Skills while creating a safe, encouraging, and focused learning atmosphere for students from all backgrounds
Important skills you will bring:
In-depth understanding of welding and cutting processes
Knowledge of welding different metal types: steel, aluminum, or stainless steel
Ability to read, understand, and use Welding Procedure Specification sheets
Computer skills
People development and instructional skills and abilities
Problem-solving and multitasking skills
Ability to adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment
Motivated and professional with a positive attitude
If this role interests you, and you believe you're the right person and would like to be part of our successful team, we'd love to hear from you!
Please note:
Any successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment verification checks. Solomon Group, Tree House, and NZ Welding Trades and Services will not employ any person in a paid or voluntary capacity (including on a management committee) who has a conviction for sexual crimes or for any offence involving the harm or exploitation of children. The successful applicant will be required to do a Criminal Records check/Police Vetting Check, and any offer is subject to the results of that check.