Job Opportunities in New Zealand

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

As a Kaiāwhina you will:

• Support connections with ākonga to promote a healthy work-life balance, providing access to pastoral care, resources, and community support information.
• Organise and manage activities that enable students to connect, support one another, and build a sense of belonging.
• Facilitate embedded sessions to enhance ākonga success and provide support during critical learning phases.
• Conduct administrative tasks to track the impact of services, gather feedback, and identify opportunities to improve the student experience.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $61,200 and $80,300, dependent on skills and experience.

He kōrero mōu| About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Ability to create a welcoming atmosphere where people feel safe valued and heard.
• A genuine passion for helping our priority groups with a compassionate and patient approach
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators and support staff with an open mind to learn from others
• Willingness to adapt to the evolving needs of ākonga
• Willingness to learn or have an understanding of Tikanga Māori and/or Pacific Worldviews and/or sensitivity for learners with disabilities

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.
We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.
We want to see the real you in your application, and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information please view the Position Description below.

Mō Mātou | About us

Wintec is a business division of Te Pūkenga, a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Hamilton.
Wintec | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

As a responsible employer and education provider, Wintec | Te Pūkenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.
We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.
This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted by the National Office review process. Therefore, in assessing applications, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority.