Job Description
Permanent, Full-Time
Work collaboratively in a well-established team with a strong reputation
Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider
Pass on your knowledge and trade experience
From tools to teaching—turn your auto skills into a career that inspires the next generation!
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role
This role offers a broad range of opportunities to work with people of all ages in a varied number of strands of education. At Ara Automotive we deliver to school students who are exploring vocational opportunities, full time students who have committed to joining the trade, apprentices who are learning in the trade through to qualified trades people who are looking to up skill. Combined with this range of learners, Ara Automotive has one of the widest ranges of delivery sites spreading right throughout the Canterbury region. The primary focus of this role will be to deliver the fundamental automotive trade skills to groups of learners who are near the start of their journey to an automotive apprenticeship or career. This learning will be delivered in well-equipped facilities through excellent educational practices.
Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience
A minimum of 10 years' experience in the automotive industry. This could include both heavy or light automotive engineering
We will give preference to those with skills in automotive electrical (including hybrid or full electric) and experience in common rail diesel and late model technologies.
Vision, innovation and a commitment to facilitating own and others' learning.
Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes.
The ability to develop and implement flexible teaching and learning methods, including the use of learning technologies
Time management skills, including the ability to effectively and efficiently administer, organise and co-ordinate activities and meet deadlines.
Engagement with assessment and feedback processes.
Teaching experience (if senior academic staff member)
Digital literacy including - competence using a computer (including Microsoft office products)
Effective communication with a diverse range of others, at all levels within and outside the organisation
Mō Mātou - About us
Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), 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.
As a business division of Te Pūkenga, 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 organisation.
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 12 August
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.
Job Details
Reference #
20113
Posted on
29 Jul 2026
Closes on
12 Aug 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Woolston
Expertise
Academic
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Work collaboratively in a well-established team with a strong reputation
Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider
Pass on your knowledge and trade experience
From tools to teaching—turn your auto skills into a career that inspires the next generation!
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role
This role offers a broad range of opportunities to work with people of all ages in a varied number of strands of education. At Ara Automotive we deliver to school students who are exploring vocational opportunities, full time students who have committed to joining the trade, apprentices who are learning in the trade through to qualified trades people who are looking to up skill. Combined with this range of learners, Ara Automotive has one of the widest ranges of delivery sites spreading right throughout the Canterbury region. The primary focus of this role will be to deliver the fundamental automotive trade skills to groups of learners who are near the start of their journey to an automotive apprenticeship or career. This learning will be delivered in well-equipped facilities through excellent educational practices.
Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience
A minimum of 10 years' experience in the automotive industry. This could include both heavy or light automotive engineering
We will give preference to those with skills in automotive electrical (including hybrid or full electric) and experience in common rail diesel and late model technologies.
Vision, innovation and a commitment to facilitating own and others' learning.
Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes.
The ability to develop and implement flexible teaching and learning methods, including the use of learning technologies
Time management skills, including the ability to effectively and efficiently administer, organise and co-ordinate activities and meet deadlines.
Engagement with assessment and feedback processes.
Teaching experience (if senior academic staff member)
Digital literacy including - competence using a computer (including Microsoft office products)
Effective communication with a diverse range of others, at all levels within and outside the organisation
Mō Mātou - About us
Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), 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.
As a business division of Te Pūkenga, 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 organisation.
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 12 August
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.
Job Details
Reference #
20113
Posted on
29 Jul 2026
Closes on
12 Aug 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Woolston
Expertise
Academic
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
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