Cookery Tutor

7 days ago

Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic culinary professional to join our team as an Academic Staff Member at the Nelson Campus. Collaborating with a team of experienced educators within the Service Industries Department, this role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire and educate the next generation of culinary professionals. This position is permanent, full time (1.0 FTE) working 36 hours per week.

The key responsibilities for the role are:

  • Deliver engaging, student-centered teaching and learning across cookery programmes.

  • Actively participate in training practical activities within the kitchen and provide hands-on support to learners.

  • Develop, structure, and evaluate learning materials, schedules, and assessments.

  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports student success.

About you / He kōrero mōu

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • National Certificate in Cookery or equivalent.

  • New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5).

  • A minimum of six years' industry experience, including one year of current practice.

  • Preferably holds 11522: Design and evaluate assessment material.

  • Unit Standards 4098: Use standards to assess candidate performance

What we offer / Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Well established + excellent team.

  • Awesome staff benefits such as discount on approved study.

  • Wellbeing initiatives such as EAP services + free annual flu vaccinations and eye exams.

  • Central city location + good access to public transport + bike racks and showers + close to other facilities.

  • Modern onsite facilities such as onsite café/restaurant/sports facilities/library.

About NMIT / He kōrero mō Te Whare Wānanga o Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a government owned, NZQA Category One tertiary education institute. It operates four campuses, servicing over 6500 tertiary students from the Nelson and Marlborough regions, and from all over the world. Our promise is 'work-ready, world-ready graduates'.

How to apply/ Me pēhea te tuku tono

We accept applications via our online application systems. For a job description, please follow the application link.

You must be a NZ resident with a current work eligibility status

Application close date is midnight on Friday 21st November 2025