Teaching Assistant - Master of Management

About the role

Yoobee Colleges is hiring a part-time, fixed-term Teaching Assistant for its Master of Management programme at the Wellington Central campus. The role starts around mid-January 2027 and involves 13 hours per week: 5 hours of in-class teaching on Saturdays and Sundays, plus 3 hours for coordination meetings and preparation spread flexibly across the week. The assistant supports lecturers and students in delivering high-quality teaching, learning support and student engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Assist lecturers with classroom preparation, tutorial facilitation and lab sessions.
• Provide student support during and outside class hours, as scheduled.
• Guide students on using tools, platforms and technologies related to coursework in software engineering and business informatics.
• Help with grading, moderation preparation and administrative follow-up under faculty supervision.
• Help organise student presentations, project milestones and other assessment-related events.
• Support setting up online platforms, communication channels and class resources.
• Attend weekend or evening classes as required for in-session technical and academic support.
• Identify students who may need extra support and refer them to the right channels.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Management, Business Analytics, Business Informatics, Information Systems or a related discipline (essential).
• Prior teaching assistance, tutoring, mentoring or relevant professional experience preferred.
• Experience supporting postgraduate students or research activities is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience and empathy, and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Understanding of academic integrity and research ethics, and respect for cultural diversity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Required skills

• Familiarity with LMS platforms such as Blackboard, Moodle and Turnitin.
• Ability to engage with a diverse postgraduate cohort.

To apply, candidates submit a resume and a cover letter describing their relevant experience and interest in the role.