Student Support Advisor - Wellbeing - New Zealand Jobs Opening

September 9, 2024

Eastern Institute of Technology

Gisborne

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Student Support Advisor - Wellbeing

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

The Student Support Advisor – Wellbeing is a full time permanent position until 2025, then reverts back to 0.8 FTE . This rewarding role will provide support for students in their assigned portfolio and staff to enhance students’ learning experience and success.
The Student Support Advisor - Wellbeing is based in our EIT | Te Pūkenga Gisborne campus, reporting to the Team Leader Student Support Services and will be responsible for:

Providing support to students to enhance opportunities for success in tertiary study
Contributing to the development and implementation of a strategy for Māori and Pacific student support
Building networks within EIT | Te Pūkenga and the wider community that contribute to students’ learning experience and success.
Developing and contributing to pastoral care networks for students and referring students to these networks as appropriate

He kōrero mōu| About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable
At least 2 years’ experience in providing support to students in their focus group, in the tertiary education environment (desirable)
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to quickly establish rapport and credibility

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
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

EIT a business division of Te Pūkenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairawhiti (Gisborne), Hawkes Bay and Auckland with learning centres located throughout the region.
EIT | 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, EIT | 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.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move then we encourage you to apply.
We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
Please note: This role has been identified as a children’s worker – therefore the successful candidate will need to undergo a Safety Check process which includes, but is not limited to a New Zealand Police vet.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available