Health and Wellbeing Tutor

Health and Wellbeing Tutor

City Campus

Fixed term until Dec 2026, Proportional (0.8 FTE)

• Use your experience in health, mental health, addiction, social or community services to inspire learners.
• Put learners first with a supportive, bicultural teaching approach.
• Social work, social services, community facilitation, mental health, youth work, addiction support? We want your expertise

Ready to make a difference? Use your sector experience to teach and inspire into the Level 4 Certificate of Health & Wellbeing

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role

This is a hands-on teaching role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, drawing on real-world experience in the social services, health and wellbeing or community support sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to Health & Wellbeing education. The role is underpinned by principles of bicultural practice, social justice, ethical and professional practice to empower others to promote personal and social change. You will have the ability to apply practical insights from sector experience to teaching and learner support.

This role will suit someone who has experience working in the wider Health & Wellbeing sector; Social & Community Services sector, Mental Health & Addiction, Education & Support or Human Services.

Ara is looking for someone who is committed to changing lives through opportunities brought about by education. While prior teaching experience is desirable, it's not essential. A learner-focused approach to supporting students to achieve desired aspirations and outcomes is essential. You will demonstrate a practical commitment to Tiriti o Waitangi and building knowledge of te ao Māori and be confident in applying kaupapa Māori principles and matauranga Māori to learning and development in the programme. Some regional travel may be required.

If you're committed to empowering future health and wellbeing practitioners in the wider support work sector and fostering excellence in education, we'd love to hear from you

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

• Minimum qualification - a Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Proven experience in one or more of the following: Social & Community Services (social work, community support, youth work, peer support), Health & Wellbeing (mental health, addiction support), Education & Support (teaching, support work), or related Human Services fields.
• Current industry/discipline knowledge
• 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
• 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
• Works collaboratively and co-operatively, and contributes to teams.
• Recognises diversity positively (cultural, socioeconomic, age, ability)
• Sound professional judgment and integrity
• Friendly and approachable manner.

Mō Mātou – About us

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 organisation.

Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email

Rā Katinga - Applications close – 11.55pm 18 January 2026

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.