Schools Pathway Tutor (Agriculture)

About the role

Support and guide students through our Schools Pathway Programmes. This programme provides year 9 and 10 students with a pathway to the Trades Academy Programme and teaches a broad range of skills in the primary industry sectors including agriculture and horticulture.

In this role you would:

• Deliver quality Schools Pathway Programmes by providing students with consistent, dynamic, and valuable learning experience.
• Tutor and enable students to have the theoretical and practical knowledge to be set up for a career pathway in the primary industry sectors.
• Create a safe learning environment for all students, by following safe work practices and procedures. 
• Ensure all student results, reviews and evaluations are completed promptly.
• Manage relationships with farmers, schools, and other key stakeholders.
  

This is a fixed-term role located in the Tararua district for 10-20 hours per week depending on the availability of the successful candidate. This role will commence as soon as possible dependent on candidate availability and is expected to continue until mid-December 2026.

About you

Ideally, we are looking for someone with:

• Practical experience and knowledge in agriculture/farming/the primary industries.
• A safety-first mindset with a good track record of following safe work practices.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Experience supporting or interacting with young people. 
  

Experience passing on knowledge through coaching, tutoring, or teaching is desired but not essential. On the job training and support will be provided.

About Us

Primary ITO, a business division of Food and Fibre Industry Skill Board, is New Zealand’s largest industry training organisation and the only organisation in New Zealand dedicated to providing training and qualifications to over 30 primary industries. 

We work with employers and others in our industry to identify, manage and promote learning opportunities and to make sure our qualifications are up-to-date and deliver the skills the industry needs.

Our Vocational Pathways team works with schools and industry to ensure we provide relevant information and education for students who are interested in the primary industries.

How To Apply

Click 'apply now’ to submit your CV and covering letter through the Primary ITO career portal.

Applications close on Tuesday 7 April 2026.

Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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