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Position title
Tutor, Faculty of Law
Primary work unit
Faculty of Law
Responsible to
Faculty Operations Manager, Faculty of Law
Responsible for
No direct reports
Position status
Fixed Term, part-time
Hours of work
Part time, as per contract
Salary
$21.65 / $24.98 per hour
Our vision
Victoria University of Wel ington wil be a world-leading capital city
university and one of the great global-civic universities.
Our mission and
Victoria University of Wel ington’s mission is to undertake excellent
purpose
research, teaching and public engagement in the service of local, national,
regional and global communities.
Our values
Victoria University of Wellington’s core ethical values are respect,
responsibility, fairness, integrity and empathy. These values are
manifested in our commitment to civic engagement, sustainability,
inclusivity, equity, diversity and openness. We prize intellectual rigour and
independence, academic freedom, critical enquiry and excellence.
Te Herenga Waka —Victoria University of Wel ington
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city
university, focused on engaging with Wel ington, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region and
connecting with the world. The University values the expertise of its staff in supporting and enabling
teaching, research and engagement activities.
Victoria University of Wellington is committed to the Treaty of Waitangi. “Mai i te iho ki te pae” is the
Māori Strategic Outcomes Framework which is linked to the University’s Strategic Plan. Mā te rautaki
tātou e koke whakamua (via the strategy we strive to move forward together).
For further information about the University go to
http://www.wgtn.ac.nz
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Position purpose
To prepare, deliver and facilitate specific tutorial classes that support the course material. Individual
course content requires differing duties for each course’s tutorials. Tutorials are small-group
discussions that are facilitated and guided by the tutor. They are not mini-lectures.
Position location
The Tutor role is located within the Faculty of Law.
Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wel ington’s Faculty of Law/Te Kura Tātai Ture was
established in 1907. Its location in the historic Old Government Buildings places it at the nexus of the
capital city’s legal decision-making district. Parliament, the courts and Executive Government are al
within a five-minute walk.
The Faculty has close links with Wellington’s legal profession through its adjunct lectureships, alumni
events and public programmes.
The Law School offers LLB, LLB Honours, LLM, MInTr and PhD degrees in Law.
Key responsibilities
• Preparing and delivering specific tutorial material at scheduled times.
• Recording student attendance.
• Conducting student consultation as scheduled during specified office hours.
• Revision support for students as required, prior to mid trimester test and end of trimester exams.
• Attending meetings as required with the Course Coordinator and/or lecturers.
• Effective and timely marking of tutorial assignments and/or essays, including feedback to
students.
• Timely submission of marks according to the specified process.
• Attending tutor training organised by the Centre for Academic Development (new tutors only).
• Other duties as required by the Course Coordinator or Course Administrator.
Outcome
• Tutorial content is delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Al marking is completed in accordance with Faculty guidelines and within specified timeframes.
• Student satisfaction with the courses is reflected in course evaluations.
Additional Responsibilities for Head Tutors
In addition to the responsibilities of other tutors, the Head Tutor’s role involves:
• Co-ordinating the equitable allocation of tutorials for the course in which they are appointed
Head Tutor in consultation with Tutors and the Course Coordinator, and liaising with the School
regarding tutorial room bookings.
• Advertising tutorial times and locations to students via Blackboard. Collating tutorial attendance
lists provided by the Course Administrator and, as required, after the student tutorial registration
period has closed, add those students who have missed the registration period on myAl ocator.
• In co-operation with the Course Administrator, keeping a record of al changes to tutorials lists,
and keeping attendance records.
• Co-ordinating any revision tutorials at the end of the course, as required by the Course
Coordinator.
• Organising any required contact hours in tutors’ office.
• Liaising with staff, students and fellow tutors as necessary.
• Arranging tutor evaluations with the Course Administrator for the penultimate week of tutoring.
• Organising sick leave cover for any tutor who is unable to teach their tutorials.
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Additional responsibilities for Māori and Pasifika (MPI) Tutors
In addition to the responsibilities of mainstream tutors, the MPI Tutor’s role involves:
• Liaising with Course Coordinators about the required specific course content and direction of
MPI tutorials and any relevant student matters.
• Ensuring the use of an appropriate tutoring style in order to achieve MPI objectives and uphold
MPI values
• Incorporating MPI-based practices as appropriate in MPI tutorials.
• Engaging with the MPI Tutorial Coordinator, and other MPI Tutors as required relating to the
direction and development of the overal MPI tutorial programme and MPI tutor skil and
knowledge base.
• Meeting with MPI tutors and MPI Tutorial Coordinator in a group hui at least once a trimester.
• Attending at least one wānanga on running MPI tutorials.
• Discussing MPI cultural and pedagogical matters individual y with MPI Tutor Coordinator as
required.
Key relationships
Law tutors report directly to the Faculty Operations Manager, Faculty of Law.
Law tutors wil develop and maintain excellent working relationships with students and academic and
professional staff in the Faculty of Law.
Competencies
Competency
Demonstrated by
Client focus
Understands and believes in the importance of client service; listens to and
understands the needs of internal and external clients; displays a
professional, courteous and empathetic approach; considers equity and
diversity issues in interactions; meets and exceeds client needs to ensure
satisfaction
Self-management
Effectively plans and organises work to achieve desired outcomes;
proactive, remains focused, takes action to overcome obstacles and
follows through to completion
Integrity
Is fair, open, honest and consistent in behaviour and can be relied upon; is
receptive to Māori, Pasifika and multicultural issues; generates confidence
in others through professional and ethical behaviour
Innovation
Questions the way things are done; encourages discussion, free debate
and generation of creative ideas and solutions; learns from past mistakes;
generates new and creative ideas to improve the status quo
Communication
Clearly and concisely communicates with a wide range of people in all
situations, both oral y and in writing; effectively listens; understands cultural
differences in regard to communication
Teamwork
Works co-operatively, respects and is open with others in a team-setting in
order to achieve results and team goals
Relationship building
Builds and maintains positive and productive working relationships and
networks; consults widely; is sensitive towards different peoples and
cultures
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Selection criteria – essential
•
Have at least completed their 200-level LAWS subjects by the end of 2021.
•
Have a solid academic record.
•
Good interpersonal skil s and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse
range of backgrounds.
•
Demonstrate confidence, empathy and desire to help students get to grips with their legal study.
Delegations
There are no delegated authorities for this position.
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