New Zealand Job Openings

Massey University

Tutor/Snr Tutor – Lecturer/Snr Lecturer | OSH

Auckland

August 29, 2024

Job Description: Tutor/Senior Tutor
Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to contribute to Massey University’s
teaching and learning outcomes by assisting in the delivering of teaching
and marking of undergraduate Occupational Health and Safety courses
under the supervision of a designated academic lead.
Department: School of Health Sciences
Location: Auckland / Manawatū / Wellington
Reports to: Head of School of Health Sciences
Responsible for: Nil.
Delegations: Nil.
Job Title: Tutor / Senior Tutor
Key relationships: Internal External
Head of School Students
School Administrator HASANZ
Course Coordinator Work Safe
School staff Ministry of Business, Innovation
Colleagues across University and Enterprise
Worker Unions
ACC
Professional bodies
Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields
of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to
community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and
skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together
across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems
through fundamental, applied and interdisciplinary research, while
culturally and artistically enriching our world.
We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university,
demonstrating authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New
Zealand as we uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our
nation, and its principles through our practice. We embrace this not just
as an obligation but as a real opportunity for the nation and its people.
Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
cultural strengths, expands their horizons and prepares them to
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contribute to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative
thinking and leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded
on respect, trust and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what
we do, but by how we do it.
About this area The School of Health Sciences is within the College of Health, Te Kura
Hauora Tangata. In line with the philosophy of hauora, we advocate for
improved health outcomes and our work influences national and
international health agendas. The School of Health Sciences includes staff
with expertise across a range of disciplines including Biomedical Sciences,
Public Health, Disability and Rehabilitation studies, Environmental Health,
Mental Health and Addiction, Health Promotion, and Occupational Health
and Safety.
Our research and teaching focuses on promoting health equity at the
population level and engaging in Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led practice. We
have expertise in health and social policy, Māori and Indigenous health,
maternal and child health, healthy ageing, mental health and addiction,
epidemiology, and community health.
You will contribute to teaching of Occupational Health and Safety courses
in the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety and the Major
in Occupational Health and Safety in the Bachelor of Health Science at
undergraduate level and the Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Health
Science at postgraduate level.
Massey core capabilities
At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:

Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

society.

Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and

the people we serve.

Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement

with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that
demonstrates that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:

Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach.
Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University's health, safety

and wellbeing policies, procedures and programmes; display commitment by actively
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supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety
improvement opportunities.
At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. we:

Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of University

objectives.

Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our

students/ stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.

Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit

to ongoing personal and professional development.

Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.
Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University and

the communities we serve.

Seek ways to improve our services to deliver in an efficient and effective way.
Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.
Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.

Accountabilities
Teaching • Under the supervision of the designated academic lead, undertake, as
appropriate for a particular course, the teaching of tutorials, lectures,
seminars, studio teaching, laboratories and workshops; and provide
support with marking and student interaction, as directed by the
designated academic lead.

Where the course is team-taught, Tutors/Senior Tutors are responsible

to the designated academic lead.

Deliver teaching via all delivery modes and on each of Massey

University’s campuses as required.

May support the development of a course and its study materials

and/or the assessment criteria and process, under the supervision of
the designated academic lead.

Help maintain learning resources such as study guides, online learning

environments, and laboratory materials.

Supervise practical classes and support student projects.
Undertake teaching on other Massey University campuses as required.
Contribute to feedback and evaluation processes under the supervision

of the designated academic lead.

Comply with relevant teaching and learning policies and procedures

(e.g., Teaching & Learning, Academic Integrity, Assessment and
Equivalence).
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Service • Contribute to meeting the administrative and committee needs of the
University, both internally and externally, by participating in
School/Institute, College and University functions as may be required,
or approved from time to time, by the Head of School/Institute.

Other duties or responsibilities which may be assigned by the Head of

School or a Course Coordinator from time to time.

Undertake professional development activities as required or approved,

which are relevant to the position.

Be responsible for one’s own safety and for the safety of others.

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications:  Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or
related discipline.
Experience:  Recent, relevant teaching experience, preferably within a university or
other tertiary teaching environment.
 Knowledge and expertise in health and safety legislation and
regulations, human factors/ergonomics, risk management systems,
hazardous substances, occupational exposure assessment and
standards is highly desirable.
 Knowledge and expertise in the following areas would be
advantageous: incident investigation, occupational hygiene, health
and safety auditing. Practical experience as an occupational health
and safety professional would be advantageous but not essential.
 Experienced in the use of electronic and on-line technologies in
teaching is preferred.
Pre-employment checks
Essential  Requirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check.
 Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions (Security)
Check performed by the Ministry of Justice.
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