Kia hiwa rā! At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.
Te āheinga: The opportunity The Unitec Pathway College (UPC) is responsible for increasing and enhancing Unitec's visibility and reputation to secure prospective students including secondary-aged students and their key influencers through schools/Kura and other avenues. The UPC team is a high-performing team. They have redefined and significantly improved our relationships with secondary schools and kura kaupapa/kura whānau. As our Secondary School and Community Senior Liaison you'll effectively partner and manage your relationships with Secondary Schools, Private Training Establishments, Government agencies, community groups and Trades Academies to help drive recruitment of prospective students and increase first-choice consideration through the delivery of a range of activities. Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the role.
He kōrero mōu: About you At the heart of your success will be your strong interpersonal skills, and your ability to build and leverage workplace relationships. You'll have:
Experience in leading a team for a minimum of 3 years.
Leadership experience with the ability to coach and guide a team to achieve results.
Experience building and sustaining relationships with external stakeholders for a minimum of 3 years.
A strong customer-centric approach with attention to detail and target-driven mindset.
Understanding of tertiary education with a relevant qualification.
High energy and drive to engage and inspire individuals and key influencers, with experience in motivating large groups and facilitating youth groups.
An understanding or desire to learn te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of kaupapa Māori
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments
Experience in programme planning and project/event management, with an understanding of cultural and community issues and the initiative to find solutions and make things happen.
Tā mātau rourou: What we offer We might be biased but joining us at Unitec will mean you're committing to a work culture that you'll want to be a part of! You'll be working within a close-knit team and will also work closely with other teams across Unitec, giving you plenty of opportunities to get to know the wider group and the chance to give back to tomorrow's generation.
Tono mai: How to Apply To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident. Apply now including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are interested and how you meet the requirements for the role. Application will close on Friday 04 October at 5:00pm Please note: We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply. Unitec is a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology Disclaimer: 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. Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.