Part Time, Fixed-Term Hospitality Tutor Required!
Capital Training is one of the largest providers of fees free foundation education in the Wellington Region. We offer a large and varied programme of further education qualification courses and employment preparation training as well as extensive community and work-based provision. We have a diverse, enthusiastic student community, taught and supported by well qualified, dedicated staff. Our six main centres in Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Paraparaumu and Waipukurau are all easily accessible, offering high quality teaching and learning facilities. Our mission is “building on strengths, achieving goals and developing skills for life”.
We are seeking a Hospitality Tutor (barista skills) to join our Kapiti and Porirua training centres. This is a part time, fixed term position, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.! This role is for three days per week with the potential for another day.
The successful applicant may have prior experience in teaching young adults (16-19 year olds) but if not, a passion for barista training, enthusiasm for teaching, excellent communication skills (both written and oral), and effective time and classroom management are a must.
The ideal candidate will have
- A minimum three years’ experience in the hospitality environment with recent barista experience
- Current and up to date knowledge of espresso coffee machines
- A passion for good coffee and customer service
- National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational/Workplace) or a willingness to complete the certificate as part of professional development.
- NZQA Unit Standard 4098, or a willingness to complete it.
- Experience working with foundation level learners and the ability to engage them in learning would be an advantage.
- Passion for coffee/ pride of being a barista and enthusiastic to train others
- Knowledge and experience in managing front of house
- Basic cooking skills would be advantageous
- A tertiary qualification would also be advantageous
- A passion to teach and empower young people, being themselves a quick learner and self-motivated.
- Excellent classroom management skills.
- A hard-working attitude, able to create a fun, interesting and dynamic classroom.
Key Tasks:
- To tutor the Youth Guarantee (YG) programme – NZ Certificate of Hospitality Level 2
- Actively manage the classroom, supervising and facilitating directed and self-paced learning
- Carry out NZQA assessments, mark learners’ work and provide feedback
- Conduct ‘plan and review’ sessions to coach learners through their individual learning plans
- Design activities to maximise learning engagement
- Sourcing/engaging external work experience roles for learners
- Take an active role in ensuring that the Centre runs smoothly
In return for your expertise and energy, we offer a flexible working environment, where people take responsibility and focus on quality in everything they do.
If you are interested in a role where you will make a difference and would like to join a team passionate about delivering foundation learning, please apply below, outlining why you would be good for the job.
Applications close Friday, 03 July 2026 at 4pm or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit and will be required to undergo Police vetting.
