Lecturer Carpentry
Can you explain workplace safety, linear length and set-out? Are you passionate about making a difference in our youth’s lives / those changing their career pathway? Then this could be the position for you.
As part of our ongoing commitment to inspiring students and communities to succeed UCOL’s is seeking a highly motivated lecturer, or suitably qualified professional to deliver our level 2 and level 3 BCATs certificates (NZ Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills) to our U-Skills Trades Academy students.
While this is a fixed-time position (40 hours per week) to the end of January 2025, part-time will be considered (minimum 24 hours/week). The successful candidate will be a qualified carpenter with a minimum of National / NZ Certificate in Carpentry or equivalent qualification and ideally ten (10) years current industry experience. It would be a strong advantage if you were a LBP and also held the NZ Certificate in Adult Literacy & Numeracy Education (NZCALNE), the NZ Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (NZCAT) or equivalent and unit 4098 workbased assessor, however these are not a requirement.
This position, based at Mana College in Porirua, will require you to be hands on, facilitating one on one learning, mentoring, motivating and working with students individually, so your well-tuned rapport and communication skills will be required. As well as working with a dynamic team you will have the full support of the Academic Portfolio Manager with all delivery resources and practical assessments fully developed. You will support and supervise the students building 10m2 cabin.
We want your energy, creativity, passion and intelligence. Help us meet the needs of our region. Work with us to be the best of the best. Join the UCOL whanau and, together, let’s deliver a bigger, brighter and better future.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to complete New Zealand Police Vetting as part of the Children's Act 2014.
Skills & Experience
- Minimum of National / New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry or equivalent
· LBP preferred but not essential.
· An Adult Tertiary Teaching qualification and/or the NZ Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education and/or unit 4098 workbased assessor or be working toward these
Experience delivering at the tertiary level and/or extensive industry experience (ideally 10 years); with training and supporting apprentices an advantage.
