Autobody Painting and Refinishing Tutor

Woolston Campus

Permanent, Full Time

• Teach and support learners in autobody painting and refinishing within purpose built facilities
• Use your industry expertise to develop learner skills and improve outcomes
• Apply flexible, learner focused teaching approaches and innovative delivery methods

Inspire the next generation of autobody professionals, join Ara as an Academic Staff Member and shape learners’ skills for industry success.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role

Ara is looking for an Autobody Painting Tutor to share their expertise and guide learners as they develop the essential skills needed for a successful career in autobody refinishing. Autobody Tutors teach the core refinishing and collision repair techniques to learners preparing to enter the industry, using industry standard tools and well equipped, purpose built training facilities. This learning is delivered through high quality, hands on educational practice that sets students up for real world success.

As an Academic Staff Member in Autobody Painting, you’ll teach, mentor, and support learners across autobody refinishing programmes using industry‑standard tools and purpose‑built facilities. You’ll design and deliver engaging learning, assess learner progress, embed kaupapa Māori, and help prepare graduates for successful careers in the collision repair and refinishing industry. You'll also contribute to programme development, industry connections, and the wider academic community at Ara.

This role gives you the chance to work with learners at all stages of their journey, shaping the next generation of refinishing professionals.

No teaching experience? No problem — we provide full support to complete your Level 5 teaching qualification at no cost, while you work. This is your opportunity to give back to the industry and pass on your passion for autobody craftsmanship.

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

• A trade qualification in Painting and/or Collision Repair (e.g., Advanced Trade Certificate or National Certificate)
• Recent hands-on experience in the industry
• Confidence with autobody refinishing
• Willingness to help shape and develop course content
• Comfortable talking with employers and future learners
• Good time‑management skills — able to stay organised, keep things moving, and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work the occasional evening or weekend when needed
• A genuine passion for autobody work and a desire to support the next generation coming into the trade
• Previous teaching or mentoring experience is great to have, but definitely not essential

Mō Mātou – About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organization

Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email Recruitment@Ara.ac.nz.

Rā Katinga - Applications close - 11.55pm 25 March

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.