Tourism Tutor

UP Education is recruiting for a Tourism Tutor to join New Zealand School of Tourism, the country’s largest private tertiary provider focused on airline, travel and tourism training. Based in Auckland, the Auckland Airport Campus, the school has a long history of helping Kiwis build careers in travel and tourism and remains committed to equitable access for Māori and Pasifika learners. The role sits onsite on a full-time, fixed-term basis, and is a great fit for someone who loves helping others grow and who wants to play a part in shaping the next generation of industry professionals.

With this role, you’ll deliver engaging training across tourism courses, drawing on planned curriculum and existing resources to create a strong student experience. You’ll guide learners toward their qualification and into pathways within travel and tourism. The good news is you don’t need prior teaching experience; comprehensive training and teaching tools will be provided to help you succeed as a trainer in this setting.

A day in the life of a tourism tutor

In this position, you’ll facilitate lessons and practical learning at the Auckland Airport Campus, ensuring students get a solid grounding in tourism fundamentals while also supporting their progress toward graduation. You’ll work with the curriculum and teaching resources to deliver consistent, quality instruction, while coaching students as they apply concepts to real-world scenarios. The role is designed to help you grow as an educator, using your industry experience to inform classroom discussions and activities.

Even though teaching experience isn’t required, you’ll apply your travel and tourism know-how to mentor learners, share industry insights, and help them chart their career paths. You'll receive structured training and ongoing support to help you become confident in your trainer duties and to deliver a positive student experience in every session.

Must-have and nice-to-have what you bring

Must-haves

• Four-plus years in the travel and tourism sector, including at least two years in a supervisory role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A real passion for sharing knowledge and helping learners succeed

Nice-to-haves

• Additional experience in tourism, hospitality or retail environments
• A diploma or degree in Tourism or a related field
• Teaching experience, while not required, would be a bonus

Pay, benefits and practical details

The role is full-time and fixed-term, based at the NZST Auckland Airport Campus and conducted onsite. The school highlights work-life balance, with no weekend shifts and time off over Christmas and the New Year. In addition, there is birthday leave or an extra day off for special events, plus the chance to apply your proven performance and mentoring skills in your everyday mahi. There is a clear emphasis on growth and development as an educator, and the position offers an opportunity to inspire a diverse group of learners pursuing careers in Travel & Tourism.

Advice for applicants and how to apply

Lead your resume with your four-plus years in travel and tourism, and be sure to spotlight any supervisory experience you’ve had, including concrete outcomes or improvements you led.

Back up your claims about communication with examples from your work, both spoken and written, and, if you have any mentoring or coaching experience, share how you’ve helped others develop their skills.

Be ready in interviews to talk through how you would run training using the existing curriculum and resources, and how you’d support students to progress toward their qualification and into tourism careers.

Ask about how the programme supports Māori and Pasifika learners, and what opportunities exist for educators to develop their practice within the school’s framework.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter describing your relevant experience and why you’re drawn to this role. The school is an equal opportunity employer and strives for a fair, inclusive interview process that reflects the diversity of its students.