Tutor - Painting and Decorating

The School of Construction, Electrical, Plumbing and Automotive Trades is seeking to appoint a tutor to teach painting and decorating programmes.

Be part of the future! Be part of leading growth and development! Be part of ensuring Aotearoa New Zealand has the skilled workforce it needs!

About the role - Te Kaupapa

An exciting opportunity has become available to join WelTec, teaching painting and decorating as part of our construction skills, allied trades team.

The School of Construction, Electrical, Plumbing and Automotive Trades at Whitireia and WelTec is seeking to appoint a tutor to join our academic team. You will be part of the team that ensures skilled graduates are well-prepared for employment in this high demand industry.

WelTec is looking for people who are keen to pass on their knowledge and have an enthusiasm for learning and education. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, are essential along with the ability to engage students in applied learning through theory and practical work.

The positions are based largely at the Petone campus but may also include work at our other campuses from time to time as required.

About you:

• Clear, confident and skilled presenter
• A customer focus with demonstrated ability to be both flexible and professional
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery
• Demonstrated collegiality in an academic teaching and service environment

Experience:

• Recent, relevant industry experience, however recent graduates will also be considered
• Recent, relevant teaching experience, preferably within a tertiary teaching environment

Qualifications:

• New Zealand/National Certificate or Trade Certificate in painting and decorating
• Teaching qualification or teaching experience is desirable but not essential

Personal qualities and key skills

If you enjoy working with a dedicated and friendly team within a progressive educational environment, you wouldn’t want to miss this opportunity. WelTec offers training, support, and generous leave provisions.

What we can offer you

We know it’s important to maintain a healthy work/life balance. We offer a number of services and benefits to support our staff.

When you work with us, we can offer you some of the following benefits:

• Free car parking
• Onsite café at Whitireia and WelTec campuses
• Rewards and recognitions programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• A range of wellness initiatives
• Professional development opportunities
• Staff discounts via our app at selected retailers
• Free staff Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services

Whitireia and WelTec deliver a range of career training choices and vast opportunities for schools, staff and students.

We are known for our distinctiveness (Ahureitanga) and we have special relationships with mana whenua - WelTec with Te Ātiawa and Whitireia with Ngāti Toa. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.

Mā tātou, mō tātou. Ko WelTec ki Te Ātiawa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa. E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou.

Whitireia and WelTec’s vision (Whakakitenga) is:

Learning together. Transforming lives. Te ako ngātahi. Te whakaahua kētanga o te tangata.

How to apply - Me pēhea te tono

Click on the 'apply now' and complete the online application form. Please note it is important that you complete all sections of the online application.

For other information please email recruitment@wandw.ac.nz

Applications close Sunday, 11 January 2026.