School of Mathematics and Statistics – Tutor & Sessional Assistant Applications

The School of Mathematics and Statistics has a number of vacancies for marking, helpdesk, teaching assistant, and tutoring roles for undergraduate Mathematics, Engineering Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science courses.

The school seeks passionate, enthusiastic senior students — Honours, Master's, PhD, or senior undergraduates — with strong academic performance in relevant 200-level courses.

Successful candidates will have:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • A strong client focus

  • The ability to set priorities, manage time, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure

Hours of work may range from 4–12 hours per week per course during term time, depending on your availability, student enrolments, and peak demand periods.

Rates of pay range from approximately $27.90 to $30.90 per hour, depending on your qualifications and experience (including the number of semesters you’ve tutored at VUW), plus 8% holiday pay in addition to your hourly rate.

Successful applicants will be notified by email approximately 1–2 weeks before the start of the trimester. You may follow up on your application by emailing .

To apply for a position:

👉 [https://sms.wgtn.ac.nz/apps/tutorapplication/]

Selection Rounds

  • First round deadline: 4th May 2025 – Applications received after this date will be placed in a reserve pool and considered if needed.

  • Second round deadline: 1st June 2025 – No applications will be accepted after this date.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

Tutoring Role Description

  • Deliver tutorials and helpdesk sessions (in person or online) as directed by the Course Coordinator or Lecturer (Teaching)

  • Support students and refer them to student services when necessary

  • Assist with lesson and assessment preparation

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of course material

  • Attend meetings, workshops, and training sessions

  • Monitor and contribute to Canvas discussions

  • Invigilate tests and support students during assessments

  • Mark coursework to university standards within agreed timeframes

  • Record attendance and assessment marks accurately

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

  • Contribute to VUW’s inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment

  • Attend VUW training and development workshops as required

Sessional Assistant (Marker) Role Description

  • Mark student coursework to university standards within agreed timeframes

  • Record attendance and assessment marks accurately

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

  • Contribute to VUW’s commitment to inclusiveness, recognition, and support

  • Attend VUW training and development workshops as required

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