Engineering Maths Tutor in Canterbury

City Campus Fixed Term (until Dec 2026), Part time (8 hours per week during term time)

Make a real impact supporting learners into engineering pathways. Teach applied maths in a collaborative, student‑focused environment. Join a supportive team that values flexibility and inclusive teaching.

Passionate about making maths accessible? Join a supportive team and help students build confidence and pathways into engineering. You’re someone who enjoys teaching maths in a practical, supportive way and understands the challenges learners face as they transition into engineering study. You’re confident teaching core engineering maths, comfortable working across programmes, and value inclusive, flexible teaching approaches. You enjoy collaborating with colleagues, contributing to course development, and being part of a student centred, values led education environment.

We’re looking for a friendly, learner‑focused Mathematics educator to join Ara’s Foundation and Pathways team. You’ll teach key engineering maths papers across Diploma and Degree‑level programmes in a rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys making maths accessible and supporting diverse learners in a tertiary environment.

This is a part time, fixed term role of approximately 8 hours per week, worked during teaching terms only, fixed term until December 2026.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in mathematics, engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience teaching mathematics to adult or tertiary learners.
• A solid understanding of core engineering mathematics, including algebra, calculus, trigonometry, complex numbers, matrices, and applied problem‑solving.
• The flexibility and capability to teach across both DE4102 and MG5004 course requirements.
• Experience using a variety of teaching approaches and digital tools, including Octave.
• A genuine commitment to supporting diverse learners and creating inclusive, welcoming learning environments.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative teaching team.
• Alignment with Ara values and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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 12 April. 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.