Horticulture Tutor

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New Zealand Management Academies seeks a passionate Horticulture Tutor to deliver the NZ Certificate in Horticulture Level 3 at Mt Wellington. This full-time role covers practical instruction in propagation, pruning, plant care and growing systems, with hands-on learning in greenhouse, nursery and outdoor settings for diverse learners. You will develop training plans, maintain records and assessments, embed literacy and numeracy, mentor learners and foster industry partnerships for work placements and NZQA compliance. Ideal candidates have practical horticulture experience, a Level 4 qualification and good communication skills; teaching experience is welcome but not essential. To apply, tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight practical horticulture experience and teaching ability.

Company Description

New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) is NZ’s largest Private Training Establishment offering vocational courses and qualifications across a range of programmes. With authentic training environments, well-designed programmes and a fun and supportive learning environment, we have a mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of all our students. 

Our organisation is strong on developing our people and having fun while we do it. We strive for success in everything we do with the strongest integrity. We ensure our team feels valued and informed about the direction we are heading in through in-house training days and our annual conference. 

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

Job Description

Horticulture Tutor
Location: Mt Wellington, Auckland 
Full-time | Permanent | On-site  

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate Horticulture Tutor to deliver our New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (Nursery Production) Level 3 programme. In this hands-on role, you'll teach learners the practical skills and industry knowledge needed for a career in horticulture.

You'll deliver training in plant propagation, pruning, plant care, growing systems, and pest, weed and disease management, with practical learning taking place in greenhouse, nursery and outdoor environments. You'll support learners from diverse backgrounds, helping them build confidence, gain industry-ready skills, and progress into employment or further study.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Deliver engaging theory and practical horticulture training
• Teach plant propagation, pruning, plant care and growing systems
• Facilitate practical learning in greenhouse and outdoor environments
• Develop training plans and maintain student records and assessments
• Embed literacy and numeracy into programme delivery
• Mentor learners towards successful qualification completion
• Build relationships with industry partners and support work placements
• Ensure compliance with NZQA and internal quality standards

Qualifications

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Practical experience in horticulture, ideally in nursery production, propagation or commercial growing
• A minimum Level 4 qualification in Horticulture or a related field
• Strong knowledge of plant care, propagation, pruning, and pest, weed and disease management
• A passion for supporting and engaging learners from diverse backgrounds
• Previous teaching, training or coaching experience is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills

Additional Information

Why work with us?  

• Complimentary coffee, parking and free use of the onsite gym facility
• Enjoy Work-life balance with weekends off & two weeks off during Christmas & New Year!  
• Our organisation is strong on developing our people and having fun while we do it. We ensure our team feels valued and informed about the direction we are heading in. 
• Rewarding opportunity to support students in their education journey 
• Energetic environment where value is placed on delivering outcomes rather than micro-managing tasks 
• Work with the Campus Manager to see the NZMA Campus grow and be highly successful. 
• A fun environment and an opportunity to stand out is all on offer with this role 

Our application process:   

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.