Literacy and Maths Tutor / Kaiako

City Campus

Fixed Term (until Dec 2026), Part Time

• Opportunity to grow your teaching capability and impact
• Shape futures by building confidence in Literacy skills and Maths
• Teach, mentor, and support diverse adult learners to succeed

Ready to inspire and support learners? Apply now to make a real impact in Literacy skills and Maths education.

Make a real difference in learners’ lives. Inspire confidence. Build futures.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced literacy skills and Maths Tutor to support learners in our Foundation and Pathways programmes. This is a part-time, fixed-term opportunity through to the end of 2026, based on campus in Christchurch.

Whether you’re a versatile tutor across both subjects or a specialist in either Literacy skills or Maths, we’d love to hear from you.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role

You’ll deliver engaging, learner-centred teaching across literacy and numeracy programmes, supporting ākonga to build confidence and achieve their goals.

You’ll work collaboratively with a passionate team to:

• Deliver high-quality teaching in literacy skills and Maths courses (mainly level 3 and 4)
• Create inclusive, supportive learning environments
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learner needs
• Provide meaningful feedback and support student progress
• Contribute to programme development and learner success

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

We’re keen to connect with experienced teachers, trainers, tutors or kaiako who bring:

• Experience teaching adult learners in literacy skills, Maths, or study skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging diverse groups
• A learner-first mindset and passion for improving outcomes
• The ability to use flexible, innovative teaching approaches
• A relevant tertiary qualification (teaching qualification a bonus!)

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 1 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.