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Up Education is hiring an Online Tutor- AI for Creative Industries

About the Role

Up Education is looking for an Online Tutor to deliver the AI for Creative Industries component of the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4). You will join our online campus to help learners build foundational AI knowledge within creative contexts while developing their study and employment skills.

What You'll Do

  • Facilitate learning in a primarily asynchronous online environment using our LMS and digital communication tools.
  • Support learners across the Creative strand and shared core courses, covering AI concepts, study skills, digital literacy, and employment readiness.
  • Guide learners to explore and evaluate AI tools used in creative industries like design, media, and content creation.
  • Help learners analyze AI outputs and communicate reflective insights as part of their creative practice.
  • Provide clear, timely, and constructive online feedback on assessments.
  • Monitor learner engagement and proactively support those new to study, technology, or creative tools.
  • Maintain accurate academic records and contribute to the continuous improvement of our online delivery.

What We're Looking For

  • Professional experience in creative industries such as design, digital media, or content creation, with exposure to AI-enabled tools or workflows.
  • The ability to explain AI concepts in a creative, accessible, and learner-friendly way.
  • Strong written communication skills and comfort engaging learners asynchronously.
  • A culturally responsive and inclusive teaching approach aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, supporting Māori, Pacific, and diverse learner communities.
  • A strong commitment to the ethical, responsible, and human-centred use of AI in creative practice.

Nice to Have

  • Confidence teaching or supporting learners in an online or blended campus environment.
  • Previous teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or learner support experience.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Fully remote work as part of an online team.
  • Be part of New Zealand's largest specialist creative & technology college, Yoobee Colleges.
  • A rewarding opportunity to support students pursuing creative and tech industries.
  • A strong commitment to your professional growth and development.
  • An amazing, highly collaborative, and supportive work culture.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position open to candidates located anywhere in New Zealand.

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

Required Skills
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningGenerative AITeachingMentoringCurriculum DevelopmentOnline EducationCreative IndustriesCommunicationStudent Assessment
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Who are we? At Yoobee Colleges, we believe learning should be defined by the exceptional. New Zealand’s largest specialist creative and technology college; we’ve been fuelling the creative and tech industries for over 30 years with talented Animators, Filmmakers, Designers, Techies, and Game Developers. We offer online delivery, alongside our campuses based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.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 thisTo find out more about us, please visit https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/ Job Description: Online Tutor - AI for Creative Industries Location: Remote (Anywhere in New Zealand) Full-time | Fixed-Term | Remote About the Role: Please note that this is a 12-month fixed-term position with a target start date of 30 March 2026.We are seeking a creative and learner-centered Online Tutor to deliver the AI for Creative Industries strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) within our online campus.This programme supports ākonga and workforce learners to develop study and employment readiness, while developing foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence applied within creative contexts. The Creative strand is designed for learners exploring how AI tools and systems can support, enhance and optimize creative practice in ethical, human-centered, and culturally responsive ways.This role is ideal for a tutor who is confident facilitating learning in a primarily asynchronous online environment and who can translate emerging AI concepts into practical, accessible learning experiences for creative learners. Key Responsibilities* Facilitate learning in an online and largely asynchronous environment using the LMS and digital communication tools Support learners across Creative strand and shared core courses, including:* Introduction to AI concepts and ethical awareness * Study skills, digital literacy, and employment readiness * AI technologies in creative practice * AI-enabled creative workflows and tools * Support ākonga to explore and evaluate AI tools used in creative industries (e.g. design, media, content creation, ideation, workflow optimization) * Guide learners to analyse AI outputs and communicate reflective, well-reasoned insights as part of their creative practice * Provide clear, timely and constructive online feedback on assessments * Monitor learner engagement and proactively support learners who may be new to study, technology, or creative tools * Maintain accurate academic records and contribute to continuous improvement of online delivery Qualifications: About You:We are looking for a creative professional and educator who brings both industry insight and a passion for learner success. You are confident navigating emerging AI tools within creative contexts and can translate complex ideas into clear, engaging learning experiences. With a learner-centred and culturally responsive approach, you are committed to supporting diverse ākonga and fostering ethical, human-centred use of AI in creative practice.* Experience in creative industries (e.g. design, digital media, content creation, creative technologies) with exposure to AI-enabled tools or workflows * Ability to explain AI concepts in a creative, accessible, and learner-friendly way * Confidence teaching or supporting learners in an online or blended campus environment (advantageous) * Strong written communication skills and comfort engaging learners asynchronously * Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or learner support experience (preferred but not essential) * A culturally responsive and inclusive teaching approach that aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supports Māori, Pacific, and diverse learner communities * A strong commitment to ethical, responsible, and human-centred use of AI in creative practice Additional Information: Why work with us? 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. * Fully remote working part of an online team * Be a part of NZ’s Largest specialist creative & technology college * Rewarding opportunity to support students in their journey pursuing creative and tech industries * Strong commitment to your professional growth & development * Amazing work culture that is highly collaborative and supportive To Apply: 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. 

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