"Workshop Training Tutor"

Job Description:

Te Tari Pūhanga Pūrere | Department of Mechanical Engineering
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Part-time (14 hours per week) / Academic Year Only (Feb-Oct)
• Permanent (continuing) position

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

We have an opportunity for a Workshop Training Tutor, whose technical expertise and commitment to safety will help mentor students in developing the essential practical skills that underpin successful engineering careers.

As the Workshop Training Tutor, you will deliver high-quality, safety-focused mechanical workshop training to undergraduate engineering students. You will play a pivotal role in building student confidence and technical capability through expert instruction and supervision, as well as deliver engaging, hands-on workshop practice courses covering the safe use of mechanical engineering tools and machinery. Above all, you will foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and collaboration aligned with UC’s values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

This is an academic year position where you will work from the beginning of Term 1 (February) to the end of Term 4 (October).

Mōu | Who You Are

You are an experienced mechanical workshop technician with a passion for teaching and mentoring emerging engineers. You bring strong practical knowledge, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to health and safety in a workshop environment. You will also bring:

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a mechanical workshop environment.
• Advanced practical skills in drilling, milling, turning, grinding, welding (MMA), and hand-tool use.
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety practices and workshop management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to encourage and support students of all skill levels.
• Proven ability to work independently on complex technical or manufacturing projects.
• A genuine enthusiasm for education, mentoring, and sharing hands-on expertise.
• Experience with MIG welding, gas plant, or prior teaching/training in a workshop environment, is desirable.
• A National Certificate (NZQA Level 4) in mechanical engineering (machining/toolmaking) or equivalent qualification - is required.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. We value collegiality, collaboration, and innovation in engineering education and research.

We value diversity among our staff and strongly encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. For more information about the Department, please visit: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering/schools/mechanical/

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc.

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 5 December 2025 (midnight, NZ time)Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

The salary for this position sits within the General Staff Collective Agreement and is in Band 4 salary range. Appointable salary is dependent on skills and experience.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.