Online Tutor - NZ Certification in Information Technology

Online Tutor - NZ Certification in Information Technology
Location: Remote - Anywhere in NZ
Full-time | Permanent | Remote

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Online Tutor to support students enrolled in the NZ Certificate in Information Technology (CIT) course. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to teach from anywhere in New Zealand while helping students build their technical knowledge and practical skills.

The Online Tutor will provide supplementary academic support, conduct structured tutoring sessions, and engage with at-risk learners to enhance student outcomes. This role is essential in ensuring students receive the guidance and mentoring needed to succeed in their studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct structured online sessions to reinforce key course concepts, using interactive teaching methods to enhance student understanding.
• Host open Q&A sessions to assist students with coursework and assignments.
• Provide focused resubmission support by guiding students in understanding feedback and improving their work.
• Engage with at-risk and disengaged learners through personalized study plans and outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with class tutors to align on student needs, participate in weekly meetings, and document key student challenges.
• Prepare lesson materials, respond to student inquiries, and review student submissions.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Professional background/experience in IT Support/Help Desk or another related IT field
• Ability to guide students through key topics, including hardware, networking for system administration, operating systems, and scripting for system administration, ensuring they gain practical, hands-on experience.
• Experience using sandbox environments for conducting practical labs and supporting students with hands-on learning.
• Prior experience in tutoring, teaching, or student support in an online environment is preferred.
• Experience working with diverse learners, including neurodiverse students.
• Strong communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS) and online teaching tools effectively.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends absolutely essential.

Why work with us?

Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We are fast movers, action orientated, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun.

• Be a part of NZ’s Largest specialist creative & technology college
• Rewarding opportunity to support students in their journey pursuing creative and tech industries
• Strong commitment to your professional growth & development
• Amazing work culture that is highly collaborative and supportive

To Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment. 

Who are we?

At Yoobee Colleges, we believe learning should be defined by the exceptional. New Zealand’s largest specialist creative and technology college; we’ve been fuelling the creative and tech industries for over 30 years with talented Animators, Filmmakers, Designers, Techies, and Game Developers. We offer online delivery, alongside our campuses based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Making a difference to someone’s life by sharing your industry knowledge, experience and stories is incredibly exciting and rewarding. We work passionately to prepare our students’ to be ‘work ready, world ready’ for an industry we love . . . and you can be a part of this

To find out more about us, please visit https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/