Tutor, Electrical
New Plymouth based
Join a skilled and supportive team
Full-time, permanent position starting Feb 2027
About the role:
As a Tutor/Academic Staff Member, you will:
Deliver high-quality teaching, including face to face practical as well as theory.
Provide a quality level of health and safety facilitation and meet all quality assurance requirements of the course delivery.
Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment that supports student achievement.
Assess student work and provide constructive feedback.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A relevant qualification at Level 4 or above in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice or an equivalent recognised trade qualification.
An active New Zealand Electrical Registration.
Minimum 5 years' post-qualification relevant industry experience.
A thorough and current understanding of the Electricity Act 1992, EWRB rules, and standard compliance rules.
Competency in health and safety practices, and relevant industry standards.
Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to share technical knowledge and support learners with varying levels of experience.
Willingness to work towards a recognised adult teaching qualification, such as the New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (NCATT).
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 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: 22 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”