Agriculture Tutor

Agriculture Tutor 
Location: Hamilton Central 
Full-time | Permanent | NZMA Hamilton Campus  

About the role:  

We are seeking to appoint a passionate Agriculture Tutor who will be responsible for delivering our Level 2 Agriculture programme, with a focus on Dairy Farming. You’ll guide learners through the course content (including practical hands-on elements) and support their growth in essential industry knowledge and skills.  

The successful candidate will teach students from diverse backgrounds, including youth, second-chance learners, and those seeking employment in the agriculture/farming industries. You’ll provide a fun, safe, and engaging environment where learners are motivated to succeed and can see a clear pathway toward further study or employment.  

While most of the course will be delivered on campus, there will be opportunities to expose students to practical aspects at local farm sites.  

This role offers a unique opportunity to positively influence the next generation of agricultural professionals.  

Key Responsibilities include:  

• Teach and assess learners in our Agriculture Programme  

• Create and implement weekly training plans and ensure students meet course entry criteria  

• Maintain up-to-date training records, assessments, and student progress reports  

• Embed literacy and numeracy unit standards into delivery, ensuring learners meet their improvement benchmark  

• Mentor learners toward successful qualification completion   

• Support work placements and liaise with industry stakeholders to ensure relevance and employability  

• Ensure compliance with NZQA and internal quality standards   

• Some travel will be required to local farms as part of the role