Tutor - Barbering
6 days ago
Barbering Tutor
- New Plymouth based
- Permanent, full-time
- To start early February 2026
About the role:
This is an opportunity to teach on the popular Barbering programme at WITT, which involves:
- The NZ Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4), including theory, professional practice, client communication and health & safety.
- The Taranaki Trades Academy Barbering course, which provides senior secondary school students the opportunity to sample industry training one day per week alongside school.
Key responsibilities include lesson planning, course delivery, assessment marking and moderation, as well as working as a crucial member of a wider academic team.
About you:
You will
- Have at least 5 years' experience in Barbering/Hairdressing.
- Have obtained a NZ Certificate in Barbering, Level 4 or equivalent.
- Have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to relate well to youth.
- Digital literacy and effective organisational skills.
- Have established contacts within the profession.
Experience in tertiary teaching is highly regarded, however not essential.
About us:
WITT is a leading provider of vocational education and training in the Taranaki region, offering a wide range of programmes that empower our learners to build successful careers. As part of the national NZIST network, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality education and training that meets the evolving needs of our community.
What we offer
At WITT, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that allows you to thrive. In addition to a competitive rate, we offer a range of benefits, including:
Access to professional development opportunities; discounted fees for WITT programmes; employee wellbeing initiatives and social activities; free membership to our on campus gymnasium.
Want to know more?
If you're ready to make an impact and help shape the future of learning at WITT, we'd love to hear from you.
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks. We will be assessing applications as they come in and this vacancy may be closed earlier if we receive suitable candidates.
The role description can be found on our website
If you have any questions please contact
Applications close on 5 December 2025.
"Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te
ngahere. Engari, ko te manu e kai ana i te
mātauranga, nōna te ao.
"Those who partake of the miro berry belong to the forest.
Those who partake of knowledge belong to the world"
