Tutor/Senior Tutor Foundation Education

at  Massey University

TUTOR/SENIOR TUTOR IN FOUNDATION EDUCATION

Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to contribute to Massey University’s teaching
and learning priorities by developing and delivering university preparation
and foundation education pathway courses that support student success.
Department: Te Tumu Whakatipu
Location: Auckland / Manawatū / Wellington
Reports to: Academic Coordinator, Foundation Education
Job Title: Tutor/Senior Tutor Foundation Education
Key relationships: Tutor/Senior Tutors in Foundation Education will have close working
relationships with the Director, Associate Director (Learning and Teaching),
Academic Coordinators, Tutors/Senior Tutors and professional staff.
Tutor/Senior Tutors in Foundation Education will also e required to maintain
and foster positive working relationships with academic colleagues in other
units, other Massey University staff and students, and external stakeholders.
Massey University:
We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields of
research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to community
and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and skills to advance
human knowledge and understanding. Working together across disciplines
and locations, we solve national and global problems through fundamental,
applied and interdisciplinary research, while culturally and artistically
enriching our world.
We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university, demonstrating
authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand as we uphold
Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our nation, and its principles
through our practice. We embrace this not just as an obligation but as a real
opportunity for the nation and its people.
Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
cultural strengths, expands their horizons and prepares them to contribute
to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative thinking and
leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded on
respect, trust and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what we do,
but by how we do it.
About this area: Te Tumu Whakatipu has offered world-class university preparation and
foundation pathway programmes, customised professional short courses,
study tours, and English language testing for more than 30 years.
Te Tumu Whakatipu, which is within the portfolio of the Deputy Vice-
Chancellor - Students and Global Engagement, has undergone significant
growth and transformation. This role contributes to achieving our goals and
aspirations of supporting student success in our programmes.
Massey core capabilities

At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, We:

• Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

society.

• Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and the

people we serve.

• Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement

with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that demonstrates
that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.

At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. We:

• Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
• Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach
• Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
• Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
• Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
• Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
• Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek to understand and appreciate our differences
• Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University’s health, safety and

wellbeing policies, procedures and programmes; display commitment by actively supporting all
safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety improvement
opportunities.

At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. We:

• Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of University

objectives.

• Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our students/

stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.

• Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
• Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit to

ongoing personal and professional development

• Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.
• Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University and the

communities we serve.

• Seek ways to improve our services to deliver in an efficient and effective way.
• Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.
• Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
• Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.

Accountabilities
AKO To contribute to course development and undertake teaching and associated
Course duties in the Foundation Education Pathway courses offered by Te Tumu

Delivery/Design Whakatipu.

• Contribute to the development of courses and curricula in area(s) of

subject knowledge or expertise.

• Work collaboratively with Foundation tutors and Academic

Coordinators to develop and deliver appropriate course materials for

students in online, face-to-face and blended learning environments.

• Promote and support the development of a learning and working

environment that recognises and promotes Aotearoa New Zealand as

a bicultural society.

• Ensure methods of assessment of student learning and achievement

are up-to-date and appropriate.

• Ensure moderation is carried out both internally, cross-campus, and

externally (if required) as per the Moderation Guidelines.

• Regularly evaluate the completion rate of course offerings and

develop appropriate strategies for continuous improvement.

• Provide advice and guidance to students on progressing in their

chosen courses of study, when required.

• Proactively identify and undertake continuing professional

development relevant to role including the development of Māori
cultural capability, Te Reo Māori and ongoing commitment to Te Tiriti

o Waitangi.

• Undertake responsibilities related to programme delivery.
• Comply and uphold relevant teaching and learning frameworks,

policies, plans, and procedures (e.g., Whakatō | Whakatipu |
Whakatoro, Te Arotakenga Marau, Paerangi, Teaching and Learning,
Academic Integrity, Assessment and Equivalence).
AKO To liaise with the Academic Coordinators and professional staff to ensure
Programme efficient and effective delivery of Foundation courses.
Administration • Adhere to administrative requirements for Foundation programmes
including supplying student results, attendance and progress

information, and meeting administrative deadlines.

• Use resources effectively and provide advice as required on the

purchase of additional resources.

• Assist with projects relevant to teaching, assessment and the

successful running of Foundation programmes, as negotiated with the

Academic Coordinator.

• Other duties as required.

Academic To undertake service and provide professional support and expertise as
citizenship/Service relevant to the Foundation senior tutor/tutor role. Examples of the types of

contribution include, to:

• Provide support to the Academic Coordinator with the recruitment,

induction and mentoring of new staff.

• Provide support to Foundation tutors in areas relevant to

programme delivery.

• Demonstrate, and encourage others to demonstrate, support for the

University’s goals, specifically in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

• Participate in ceremonies/events as required by tikanga Māori.
• Relevant to recognised expertise, provide advice within Te Tumu

Whakatipu on tikanga Māori, kawa, te reo Māori or other aspects of

Te Ao Māori.

• Assist with professional development and mentoring of Foundation

tutors and other Massey staff working with students transitioning

into higher education.

• Serve on University and/or Te Tumu Whakatipu committees or

working groups as required.

• Contribute positively to our working environment and uphold our

Mātāpono.

• Other duties or responsibilities which may be assigned by the

Associate Director or Academic Coordinator from time to time.

• Be responsible for one’s own safety and for the safety of others

through the observance of University policy, codes of practice and
conduct.
Capabilities - behavioural
Communication • Develops a clear, complete understanding of needs and problems
through careful listening, probing, reflecting, and summarising.

PRIORITIES

• Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making

Essential progress on project work.

• Addresses potential conflicts that impact current delivery

commitments.

• Demonstrates understanding of how current assignments contribute

to organisational goals.

• Maintains focus on critical work and expectations.

Delivering Results

• Tracks and completes agreed work in planned timeframes.

Essential • Takes responsibility for advising on issues that impact on planned

work and outcomes.

• Supports self during change by remaining flexible, focusing on the

positives, and proactively seeking out opportunities to get involved

• Works with agility, adjusting current working processes or adopting

Continuous
new approaches in response to changes in the environment.

Please refer the Job description for details