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Position title
Kaituruki | Tutor, Duty Tutor – Fixed Term
Primary work unit
Te Kura Tapuhi Hauora | School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Practice
Responsible to
Manutaki | Director
Responsible for
No direct reports
Position status
Part-time, Fixed-Term (5 months or 10 months)
Hours of work
TBC, as required
Salary
TBC, based on experience
Our vision
Victoria University of Wellington will be a world-leading capital city
university and one of the great global-civic universities.
Our mission and
Victoria University of Wellington’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.
Victoria – our university
Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s globally-minded capital city university, focused on
engaging with Wellington, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region and connecting with the world.
Victoria values the expertise of its professional staff in supporting and enabling teaching, research
and engagement activities.
Victoria is a progressive university with ambitious strategic goals and a commitment to having a
professional workforce that reflects the diversity of its community. Professional staff engage with
academic staff, students, parents, Government, iwi, community groups and many other external
stakeholders. All professional staff are expected to uphold the reputation of Victoria through the way
they undertake their work.
Victoria is committed to the Treaty of Waitangi. “Mai i te iho ki te pae” is the Māori Strategic Outcomes
Framework which is linked to Victoria’s Strategic Plan.
Mā te rautaki tātou e koke whakamua (via the strategy we strive to move forward together)
For further information about Victoria go to
www.victoria.ac.nz and Welcome to Victoria.
Role Description: [date]
Position purpose
The role of a Kaituruki, Tutor, is to provide teaching, tutorials, student engagement, and student and
administrative support for designated courses and programmes, at both undergraduate and
postgraduate levels within the School.
Position location
The Kaituruki, Tutor, is located within the Te Kura Tapuhi Hauora in the Te Wāhanga Tātai Hauora, the
Faculty of Health. We are located in Wellington at Wellington Regional Hospital in New Zealand,
Aotearoa. We have strong links to Te Wāhanga Tātai Hauora in the university and staff lead research
locally, nationally and globally. As the School is based in the capital city we also influence health service
development and delivery.
Key responsibilities
Course Delivery and Administration
Key responsibilities:
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Providing teaching support (including simulation) for designated courses;
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Assisting with dual-delivery learning and distance classes;
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Assisting with revising existing Tutorial material as necessary;
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Preparing and delivering Tutorials, web materials and distance education classes for designated
courses;
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Providing Tutor and student consultation and support;
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Using social media in an innovative and appropriate manner to assist with Tutor and Tutorial
organisation;
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Assisting relevant teaching staff and course administrators to support course assessment
processes (assignments, tests, practical assessments and exams), including:
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Overseeing assignment processing including Grade Centre (Blackboard LMS)
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Assisting with final grade calculation and submission
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Assisting with assessment reconsiderations
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Assisting with course moderation
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Assisting with revising assessment materials
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In consultation with Course Coordinators and working as a team with Course Administrators,
approving of extensions/waivers for tests, assignments and Tutorials, within defined criteria
and with appropriate record keeping
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Assisting with marking assessments to the required VUW standards and within agreed
timeframes
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Maintaining course-related online presence for designated courses, e.g. Blackboard.
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Assisting with organising and attending events such as programme orientations, Open Day, and
programme and Tutor functions
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Assisting with the data collection and filing of appropriate records for programme accreditations
and external reviews
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Providing a client focused approach to current and prospective students ensuring that they are
responded to in a professional and responsive manner and that all opportunities to enhance the
student experience are given. This includes monitoring and following up on non-engaged students.
General School Administration
• Assisting with school requests for technology support;
• Assisting with event management in the School including seminars, conferences, marketing,
workshops and special events;
• Effectively managing completion of project work within required timeframes, as delegated;
• Working with administrators on general programme administration;
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• Providing any other assistance as and when required by the School Manager or School Director.
Outcome
The School, its staff, programmes and activities are well supported through a holistic approach to the
operation of the School in all aspects, including a welcoming and professional frontline service.
Key relationships
The Kaituruki, Tutor, will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Te Kura Tapuhi
Hauora staff, Te Wāhanga Tātai Hauora and VUW staff, students, stakeholders and the public, as
required to perform effectively in the position.
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 orally and in writing; effectively listens; understands cultural
differences in regard to communication
Analysis and
Identifies and analyses issues and problems, considers alternatives,
judgement
makes sound decisions and commits to a course of action
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
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• Engaged in ongoing Postgraduate Study, Masters or Professional Doctorate/PhD in the respective
subject area;
• Commitment to student learning using principles of adult learning;
• Commitment to addressing inequity and supporting diversity amongst students and in the clinical
setting;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Competent with computer software such as word, excel and powerpoint.
• Well organised and reliable;
• Ability to work as a team member that includes academics & professional staff;
• Willingness to follow school processes a must;
• All applicants must be eligible to work in NZ and hold a relevant work visa
Selection criteria – desirable
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Experience in clinical education of graduate or undergraduate midwives
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Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with current practicing certificate
(Nursing)
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Hold current membership in professional organisation
Delegations There are no delegated authorities for this position.
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