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HITO | Te Pūkenga is responsible for supporting apprenticeships in the hairdressing, beauty therapy and barbering industries.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic administrator with accurate data entry skills and excellent customer service to join our hair and beauty programme development team.

This role is responsible for liaising with training providers, coordinating administration of apprentice off-job training across the team, and providing general administration and support for the team. You will work closely with the Programme Portfolio Lead.

You will need an eye for detail and excellent time management skills. Excellent memory recall is also helpful in this role. If you want a challenge and to be part of a collaborative team this could be the position for you.

This administrator role will suit someone who is flexible and dynamic as each day is different.

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If this opportunity excites you and you are keen to make a difference by supporting industry-based qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: This is a part time (up to 24 hours a week), fixed term contract to 16 December, with an opportunity to renew. Hours worked can be between 8.00am – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Hours per day, and days of the week are negotiable for the right candidate.

To request a job description or apply, email sheree.gillespie@hito.org.nz by 31 March 2023.
Please include a CV and cover letter.

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or hold a valid NZ work visa.

Location

Christchurch

Work Type

Fixed term, part-time

HITO is responsible for supporting on job training through apprenticeships for the hairdressing, beauty therapy and barbering industries.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Learning Designer with previous experience in writing and developing new programmes and resource materials to join the learning development team. You will need an eye for detail, ability to read an industry to determine their needs, and excellent writing, communication, customer service and organisational skills.

This role will be responsible for developing a new hairdressing apprenticeship programme to meet newly approved qualifications and developing several new micro credentials for our industries. This role will also be required to effectively engage with stakeholders and subject matter experts and work closely within the learning and development team.

You will also be responsible for developing learning and assessment resources to meet on job training and industry needs.

We are looking for the right person to fit in with our small, vibrant and collaborative learning and development team.

If this opportunity excites you and you are keen to make a difference by supporting industry-based qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fixed term role – full-time, however part-time hours would be considered.

To request a job description or apply, email sheree.gillespie@hito.org.nz.
Please include a CV and cover letter.

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or hold a valid NZ work visa.

Location

Nationwide, flexible

Work Type

Fixed term, full-time

HITO assessors play an important role in the qualification process, conducting assessments to ensure our graduates are fit for purpose and performing at the level our industries demand. If you are an experienced professional interested in working as an assessor on a contract basis, please submit an application for the 2023 intake.

Industry Assessors are required to:

• Be well organised and presented.
• Maintain a professional and inclusive environment.
• Be able to assess multiple candidates at the same time.
• Follow the Assessment Guidelines.
• Use effective communication with hair salon, barbershop and beauty clinic owners, apprentices, HITO staff and other industry assessors.
• Ensure effective written record-keeping and reporting.
• Be involved in moderation.

Beauty Therapy

As a contract Industry Assessor, you will be expected to:

• Assess practical assessments within the NZ Certificate in Beauty Therapy Level 4 qualification.
• Complete thorough assessment notes and provide feedback to trainees on all assessments.
• Report results and completed documents to HITO.
• Successful new applicants will participate in an induction programme and ongoing training as required.

Beauty Therapy Industry Assessors must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a NZ Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) or an approved equivalent.
• Be actively involved in a commercial clinic for a minimum of 12 hours per week.
• Have a minimum of three years’ experience following qualification.
• Have, or be willing to work towards assessment unit standards 4098 and 11552.
• Be available for online workshops.
• Show currency through professional development within the industry.

Hairdressing and Barbering

As a contract Industry Assessor, you will be expected to:

• Assess practical final assessments:
  – 2757 Apply hairdressing services under workplace conditions
  – 2759 Perform hairdressing services in a commercial salon
  – 10650 Perform barbering services and run a barber chair in a commercial salon
• Complete pre-assessment “Guidelines” meetings with apprentices who are ready to sit their final assessments.
• Complete thorough assessment notes and provide feedback to trainees on all assessments.
• Report results and completed documents to HITO.
• Successful new applicants will participate in an induction programme and ongoing training and moderation requirements.

Hairdressing and Barbering Industry Assessors must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a NZ Trade Certificate in Hairdressing or National/NZ Certificate or accepted equivalent.
• Be actively involved in a commercial salon for a minimum of 25 hours per week.
• Have a minimum of three years’ experience following qualification.
• Have, or be willing to work towards assessment unit standards 4098 and 11552.
• Be available for online workshops.
• Show currency through professional development within the industry.

Download the application form

Email your application to support@hito.org.nz

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or hold a valid NZ work visa.

Location

Nationwide

Work Type

Contract

Classification

Education and training
Workplace training and assessment