Plumbing Gas fitting and Drainlaying tutor

Full job description
Part Time
Application Closes 25 Mar 2026
Waikato - Hamilton City
Postsecondary Teacher
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced professional to share their knowledge with the next generation. Work 1,2 or 3 days in a teaching role, keeping the other days free to continue your industry work.

The Plumbing, Gas fitting and Drain laying tutor is based in our Centre for Trades reporting to the Team Manager.

He kōrero mōu| About you / Are you an ideal candidate?

You’ll be a fully qualified industry professional with several years of experience. If you have good communication skills and are enthusiastic about the work you do, now is the best time to share that knowledge and passion with the next generation. To be a successful applicant:

Working towards being a Certified Plumber, gasfitter, or Drain Layer
Be able to teach plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying topics (both pre-trade and apprenticeship programmes).
Teaching/Management experience is desirable but not essential
Have up-to-date registration with the NZ Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (essential)
Have a recognised National Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting, and/or Drainlaying (Level 4) qualification
Have strong working knowledge spanning across the Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying industries, including knowledge of current regulatory and industry requirements
Love sharing your Industry knowledge and experience to motivate people in a multicultural environment (you have been involved in training apprentices)
Be an enthusiastic team player collaborative, constructive and supportive of other team members and team results
Have a high level of interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
To have an exceptional understanding of health and safety practices in PGD.
Computer skills.
Holding unit standard 4098 would be an advantage
Mō Mātou | About us

Wintec is a a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Hamilton.

Wintec is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

As a responsible employer and education provider, Wintec is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.

We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.

Please note: This role has been identified as a children’s worker – therefore the successful candidate will need to undergo a Safety Check process which includes, but is not limited to a New Zealand Police vet.