Tutor | Senior Tutor in Animal Science

at  Massey University

Job description: Tutor / Senior Tutor in Animal Science
Position Purpose The purpose of this position is to assist in the delivery of the Bachelor of
Animal Science degree. Providing assistance to Animal Science staff in the
preparation and running of the practical and laboratory sessions and
tutoring within the Bachelor of Animal Science degree. Further, providing
support in the delivery of courses and practicals taught by Animal Science
Staff in related disciplines, including assisting with marking. Design and
develop distance and online teaching material. Co-ordinate visits and
develop physical and online material for animal science related student
engagement activities including; school visits, high school STREAM sites,
experience days, open days, outreach activities, BAnSci orientation
activities.
Department: School of Agriculture and Environment
Location: Manawatu, New Zealand
Reports to: The Head of School of Agriculture and Environment through the Group
Leader of Animal Science
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Tutor / Senior Tutor in Animal Science
Key relationships: Internal
Head of School of Agriculture and Environment
Group Leader of Animal Science
SAE Academic and Professional Staff
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
External
Various 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 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
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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.
The School of Agriculture and Environment is a leading international School
About this Area in education and research on the development of sustainable land based
primary industries, and on understanding and managing the geodiversity
and biodiversity of New Zealand’s ecosystems.
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 work place interactions and engagement

with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Mäori and protocols that
demonstrates that we respect and value Maori 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
• 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
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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

Tutoring/Assistance • Undertaking undergraduate tutorials

• Assist Animal Science staff in the preparation and running of the

practical and laboratory sessions

• Support in the delivery and the marking of courses taught by Animal

Science Staff in related disciplines

• From time to time giving a small number of lectures in Animal

Production at the 100 and 200 undergraduate level, under supervision

• Coordinate visits and develop material for animal science related

Co-ordination of
student engagement activities including: school visits, experience
school visits and
days, open days, outreach activities, BAnSci orientation activities.

teacher/ student

• Coordinate and manage the High School Teacher SAE Stream site.

engagement
Collegiality • Participate fully in the academic activities of the Group and School in

which they are working.

• Diligently and faithfully serve the University and use their best

endeavours to promote and protect the interests of the University.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications: Degree in Animal Science, postgraduate qualification in a related Animal
Science field or equivalent relevant undergraduate degree. Formal
training related to education would be of benefit.
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Experience: • Demonstrated a basic knowledge of Animal Science disciplines.

• Able to undertake responsibility for co-developing and co-delivering

the different courses taught by Animal Science Staff

• Experience in Animal handling
• Teaching experience
• Experience in designing and developing online Animal based

educational material

• Experience with working with high school students

Capabilities

Communication • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels

• Skills and aptitude in a teaching environment

Essential • Ability to work with external parties to achieve deliverables
Confidentially • Integrity and confidentiality

Please refer the Job description for details