Electrical Trades Tutor

Step off the tools and shape the future of electrical trades Deliver hands on electrical trades training aligned to current electrician standards Blend practical workshops with theory based learning delivery Are you ready to help train the next generation of electricians at Ara? Join us today! Take your electrical trade expertise beyond the tools and into the classroom. In this hands-on teaching role, you’ll deliver practical and theory-based electrical training aligned with current industry standards, supporting apprentices and learners on their pathway to EWRB registration. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-led organisation that invests in your professional development, supports new educators, and is deeply committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and learner success. This is a great opportunity for an experienced electrician looking to give back to the industry and help shape the future workforce. Don’t have teaching experience? No worries, we offer support to gain your level 5 teaching qualification, free of charge, while you work! A qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field, preference given to those with a Level 4 National or New Zealand Certificate, or an Advanced Trade Certificate. Current hands-on experience and knowledge as an electrician. Strong practical experience in the electrical industry, with recent experience working in the trade. Good time management skills, with the ability to plan, organise, coordinate activities, and meet deadlines. Willingness to participate in assessment and feedback processes. Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people both inside and outside the organisation. Passion for the electrical trade and a desire to improve industry practices or support the next generation through education and training. Ara Institute of Canterbury is the South Island's largest provider of tertiary vocational education and home to one of New Zealand's premier trades training environments. At Woolston campus, you'll work in modern, industry-standard workshops built for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and more. Our tutors bring deep industry experience, and students work on real projects, including constructing houses that are sold and moved. We offer tangible benefits: income protection for permanent kaimahi over 15 hours, fee discounts on Ara courses for staff, professional development leave and funding, generous leave provisions and an annual Christmas closedown to enjoy time with whanau and friends. Free parking and on-site food options round out the picture. Guided by our values Hono | Connect, Hihiri | Inspire and Aroha | Respect, we're committed to equity, inclusion and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. If you're looking for work that matters, Ara could be your next chapter. We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date. Ara Institute of Canterbury 2.04K subscribers #J-18808-Ljbffr