Tutoring in the School of Information Management

Information about applying to become a tutor at the School of Information Management.

Tutors are an integral part of course delivery and provide a fundamental and supportive link between lecturers and students. We’re looking for passionate 200 to 300-level students, postgraduate students, and BCom/BSc graduates with a major in Information Systems (or Data Science for DATA101) who have preferably obtained a grade of B+ or higher in the courses they would like to tutor.

Positions for 2026

Applications for tutoring are now closed.

Trimester 1, 2026

Trimester 2, 2026

How to apply

Complete the tutor application form and upload your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to tutor, what value you could add or insights you can bring, and any previous or relevant experience. You will then be invited to an informal interview with the tutor manager and course administrator.

Tutor application form

For enquiries about tutoring at the School of Information Management, please contact:

General information

Find out more about the responsibilities and selection criteria by checking the role description.

Benefits of becoming a tutor

There are many benefits to becoming a SIM tutor, including:

  • enhancing your leadership, people management, and time management skills
  • developing your presentation and verbal communication skills, including the ability to give effective feedback
  • receiving a competitive pay rate
  • meeting other tutors and being part of an academic community.

Experienced tutors also have the opportunity to progress their role into a Lead Tutor position which offers more experience and a higher pay rate.

Tutor training and support

The following mandatory paid training is provided:

  • Introduction to Tutoring Workshop
  • Marking and Feedback Workshop
  • Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Workshop
  • Inclusive Tutoring Workshop
  • Getting Ready for Tutoring on Nuku self-paced online training
  • Tutoring Online self-paced training.

Some courses will have a Lead Tutor who will be available to support tutors in any of the tutoring tasks.

Duration and location of employment

Tutors are contracted each trimester to take two to four tutorial/workshop groups in a course. Contracts start the week before trimester starts and conclude at the end of the assessment period. Tutorials/workshops start in week one or two of the trimester depending on the type of course. All tutors need to be available during the week before the trimester begins for training and orientation, and the first meeting with the course coordinator and other tutors can occur before the trimester starts.

Tutorials/workshops for 100-level courses are held at the Kelburn Campus. All 200- and 300- level tutorials and workshops are held at the Pipitea Campus.

Tutor application form