Tutor / Senior Tutor for Joint Education Institute – Plant & Horticulture

About the role

The School of Agriculture and Environment at Massey University is hiring three Tutor/Senior Tutor staff to develop and deliver undergraduate material for the Joint Education Institute (JEI) partnership with Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU) in China. The role focuses on horticultural, plant science and agribusiness education delivered in English.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with SAE and JEI academic staff to create and adapt curricula and teaching materials for NWAFU courses.
• Design online digital resources – guides, videos, quizzes, interactive modules, and laboratory worksheets – tailored for English‑as‑second‑language learners.
• Set up and maintain course sites on the Massey University STREAM platform.
• Adjust existing 12‑week semester content to fit NWAFU’s 16‑week teaching schedule.
• Support NWAFU teaching staff, review resources, and incorporate feedback after course delivery, including occasional travel.

Required profile

• Minimum undergraduate degree in horticulture, plant science, agribusiness or a related field.
• Preference for postgraduate qualification and prior tertiary‑level teaching experience in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively across New Zealand and China.

Required skills

• Experience developing online learning resources and digital teaching materials.
• Familiarity with the STREAM learning platform (or similar LMS).