Job Description

Evening & Weekend Part Time Baking Tutor – Bring Your Passion to the Classroom

Join our hands‑on Hospitality team as a Baking Tutor from August 2026 until April 2027.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

You will deliver the Level 3 NZ Certificate in Baking Fundamentals 30-week programme in a blend of online classes (Tue 6-8pm), and in-person classes (Thu 5-9 pm & Sun 9-3.30pm) from our Wiri campus. In this role, you'll deliver practical and theory-based baking training that equips learners with the skills, confidence, and industry knowledge needed to succeed in commercial kitchens, bakeries, and food production environments.

You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, demonstrate techniques in a commercial style teaching kitchen, and support learners to achieve programme outcomes. This 20 hour per week position also involves assessment, moderation, and ensuring compliance with NZQA requirements.

If you are passionate about the craft of baking and enjoy mentoring learners from diverse backgrounds, this role offers an opportunity to make meaningful impact while sharing your expertise.

Skills and Experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with following the skills and experience:

• Relevant baking, patisserie, or culinary qualification (NZQA Level 4 or above)
• Proven experience working in commercial bakeries, cafes, patisseries, food manufacturing or similar environments
• Demonstrated competence across key baking techniques i.e. breadmaking, pastries, cakes, dough lamination, finishing, and food safety practices
• Strong experience in training, supervising, or mentoring learners
• A solid understanding of food safety and hygiene compliance
• Strong communication, organisation, and classroom management skills
• Ability to create positive, inclusive learning environments and support learners with varying levels of experience
• Commitment to academic quality, assessment, and continuous programme improvement

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou

• Join a respected and forward-thinking organisation
• Flexible work arrangements (evenings, weekends, part-time or full-time)
• Opportunities for academic and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
• Staff wellbeing initiatives, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Onsite parking at selected campuses

About Us | Mō mātou

Future Skills is a well-established, highly rated Category 1 Private Training Establishment with campuses across Auckland. As one of the leading providers of vocational education, we deliver industry-relevant programmes that prepare learners for meaningful careers in New Zealand's growing food and hospitality sectors.

How to Apply | Me pehea te whakauru

If this role sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter, and complete the short pre‑application questions. To be considered, applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

This is a great opportunity to grow your career and make a real impact!

You can find out more about us at www.futureskills.co.nz