Kaituruki Matua | Senior Tutor in Biological Sciences

• Can you communicate complex ideas and concepts efficiently and effectively?
• Do you have a postgraduate qualification in a relevant area of the Biological Sciences?
• Have you got experience teaching and tutoring at tertiary level, especially undergraduate laboratory classes?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kaituruki Matua - Senior Tutor to join Te Kura Mātauranga Koiora - School of Biological Sciences’ teaching team on a fixed-term, full-time basis.

This role is 37.5 hours per week, and the fixed-term duration is from 11 January to 17 December 2027.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of laboratory classes at 100-, 200- and 300-level.
• Leading or participating in the recruitment, training and management of laboratory demonstrators.
• Contributing to the development of new laboratory classes.
• Providing teaching support for one or more course coordinators, with respect to student support, assessment and blended learning.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Role Description below.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic Kaituruki Matua - Senior Tutor who can work independently and also contribute positively to the wider teaching team.

You will have:

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant area of the Biological Sciences.
• Have experience in successful teaching and tutoring at tertiary level, ideally in the context of undergraduate laboratory classes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work with others, and to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Demonstrated ability, or clear potential, to build and maintain appropriate professional working relationships or networks of contact.
• Ability to coordinate and manage groups.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.

Close date for vacancy: 15 November 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Emily Brook, School Manager (emily.brook@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

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