Youth Tutor

Company Description

Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We are fast movers, action orientated, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun. 

Making a difference to someone’s life by sharing your industry knowledge, experience and stories is incredibly exciting and rewarding. We work passionately to prepare our students’ to be ‘work ready, world ready’ for an industry we love . . . and you can be a part of this. 

At Yoobee Colleges, we believe learning should be defined by the exceptional. New Zealand’s largest specialist creative and technology college; we’ve been fueling the creative and tech industries for over 30 years with talented Animators, Filmmakers, Designers, Technologists, and Game Developers. We offer online delivery, alongside our campuses based in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. 

To find out more about us, please visit  https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/ 

Job Description

Youth Tutor 
Location: Manukau
Full-time | Permanent | On-site

About the role:  

As a Youth Tutor, you will deliver engaging, practical training to our Level 2 Youth Guarantee learners while fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every ākonga feels welcomed, valued, and encouraged to succeed. Through high-quality teaching, mentoring, and pastoral care, you will support learners to build confidence, develop practical skills, and successfully progress into further study. Working closely with the Learner Success team and wider campus staff, you will help ensure every learner receives the guidance and support they need to achieve positive educational outcomes. 

In this role, you will: 

• Plan and deliver creative, hands-on lessons aligned to programme outcomes. 

• Monitor learner progress and provide timely assessment and feedback. 

• Build strong relationships with support services, and community partners. 

• Maintain accurate learner records and meet NZQA compliance requirements. 

• Contribute to programme development and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Qualifications

About you:  

You have a genuine interest in supporting young people and enjoy creating engaging, practical learning experiences that help learners develop the skills and confidence they need for their next step. You are approachable, organised, and able to build positive relationships with learners while maintaining high expectations and a supportive classroom environment. 

• Strong background working with youth 

• Experience teaching, training, coaching, or mentoring others is desirable. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• The ability to engage and motivate learners from a range of backgrounds. 

• Good organisational and administrative skills. 

• A commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices. 

• Experience teaching youth or adult learners in a tertiary/relevant education environment preferred but not essential 

Additional Information

Why work with us?

• Our organisation is strong on developing our people and having fun while we do it. We ensure our team feels valued and informed about the direction we are heading in.  
• Rewarding opportunity to support learners in their education journey 
• Energetic environment where value is placed on delivering outcomes rather than micro-managing tasks 

• Work with the Campus Manager to see the Yoobee Auckland Campus grow and be highly successful.  

• A fun environment and an opportunity to stand out is all on offer with this role 

Our application process:   

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.