Arborist Tutor | Programme Coordinator

at  Waikato Institute of Technology

MŌ MĀTOU | ABOUT US

Wintec is a business division of Te Pūkenga, a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Hamilton.
Wintec | 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.

MŌ TĒNEI TŪRANGA MAHI | ABOUT THE ROLE

The job is for an Academic Staff - Programme Co-ordinator for the arboricultural team at Wintec.

• The responsibilities include ensuring that classes run safely and efficiently and that students are supported and their requirements are met.
• The appointing salary for this role will be between $70.000 and $80.000, dependent on skills and experience.
• The Arboriculture Tutor | Programme Co-ordinator is based in our Science and Primary industries faculty at the Horticultural Education Centre (HEC) in the Hamilton Gardens Wintec | Te Pūkenga reporting to the team manager at the HEC and will be responsible for:
• Teaching a range of arboricultural skills from levels 3 – 5 with a particular emphasis on the practical knowledge and experience required to train those who are new to the industry right through to those who are advanced practitioners.
• Maintaining the high standards of health and safety requirements to reflect best industry practice.
• Writing, moderating, marking and resulting students assessments.
• Co-ordinating the arboricultural team to deliver arboricultural training to the highest of industry standards

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:

• A minimum requirement of a level 6 Diploma in Arboriculture or the equivalent
• A minimum of five years arboricultural experience
• Preferably an experience of a broad range of arboricultural activities and techniques
• Suitable administrative and technological skills to undertake the coordination of multiple arboricultural qualifications and levels
  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.