Academic Skills and Literacy Tutor

Fixed Term (until Dec 2026), Part time (up to 10 hours per week)

• Make a real impact - apply today to support learners in building essential study skills.
• Make a difference through education in a well-established team.
• Apply now and help transform lives through education.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role

We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching learners and supporting them to succeed.

In this role, you’ll support ākonga to build essential reading, writing, and study skills for success in further education and employment.

You will deliver literacy and study skills within our Bridging Level 3–4 programmes, including:

• Teaching academic literacy, writing, and study skills
• Supporting adult learners to build confidence and capability
• Creating engaging, learner-centred teaching environments
• Providing meaningful assessment, feedback, and guidance
• Working collaboratively with tutors, support teams, and stakeholders

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

You’ll bring:

• Experience teaching literacy or study skills (ideally with adult learners)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A learner-centred, inclusive approach
• Confidence using digital tools and teaching technologies
• A relevant tertiary qualification (teaching qualification preferred or willingness to complete)

You’ll also be:

• Collaborative, approachable, and supportive
• Passionate about improving learner outcomes
• Committed to equity and culturally responsive practice

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 protected].

Rā Katinga - Applications close – 11.55pm 28 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 # 21119

Posted on 16 Jun 2026

Closes on 28 Jun 2026 23:55

Location(s) Central Christchurch

Expertise Academic

Job level(s) Experienced

Work type(s) Fixed term part-time