English Tutor

Permanent, Part – Time (min 648 hours per annum)

• Inspire Confidence in Learners - Support students to achieve their learning goals
• Make a difference - Be a part of transforming lives through education
• Fulfilling Work - Meaningful impact, and a team that values your unique teaching style.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role

You will play an important role in the delivery and development of English language programmes for domestic and international students for whom English is an additional language. These programmes include the New Zealand Certificates in English Language, and short courses specifically for international students.

You will be able to create learning environments which are inclusive, culturally appropriate and encourage student participation and engagement. You will also be responsible for delivering assessment activities, making assessment decisions and engaging in internal and external moderation processes. You will work in a small team, including team members located at other campuses and locations, and will collaborate to deliver a programme to a consistent standard.

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

• Experience teaching English language to adults/young adults, preferably the NZ Certificate of English Language suite of qualifications
• A willingness and ability to contribute to the team culture of the English Portfolio.
• Vision, innovation and a commitment to facilitating own and others’ learning.
• Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes.
• The ability to develop and implement flexible teaching and learning methods, including the use of learning technologies.
• Time management skills, including the ability to effectively and efficiently administer, organise and co-ordinate activities and meet deadlines.
• Engagement with assessment and feedback processes.
• Digital literacy including competence using Microsoft office products, learner management systems and other technology-based teaching and learning resources as required.
• Effective communication with a diverse range of people, at all levels within and outside the organisation.

Mō Mātou – About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury is the South Island's largest provider of tertiary vocational education, helping people build better futures - and that starts with our people.

Every day, our kaimahi help students gain real skills for real careers through hands-on learning and strong industry connections. The Madras Street (City) campus brings engineering, architecture, music, trades, health and creative arts together in the heart of Christchurch, right next door to One New Zealand Stadium.

We offer tangible benefits: fee discounts on Ara courses for staff, professional development leave and funding, two on-site early childhood centres, generous leave provisions, and an annual Christmas closedown to enjoy time with whanau and friends. A gym, library and cafés complete 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.

Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email ***email_hidden***.

Rā Katinga - Applications close – 11.55pm 14 June

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.

Job Details

Reference #

23639

Posted on

05 Jun 2026

Closes on

14 Jun 2026 23:55

Location(s)

Central Christchurch

Expertise

Academic

Job level(s)

Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent part-time