Academic Learning Advisor
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
We are looking for a person to join our team who has a strong academic foundation of knowledge and experience to support ākonga while they study here at Wintec.
In this Academic Learning Advisor role, you will focus on helping ākonga develop their academic capability, in particular their academic writing and reading skills. Working alongside kaiako / tutors and support staff, you will foster a positive learning environment with a focus on equity for Māori and Pacific learners.
The position is fulltime (fixed term), 37.5 hours a week.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $70,400.00 and $92,400.00, dependent on skills and experience.
- You will deliver effective teaching strategies, including technology tools, will aid in student retention, success, and completion initiatives at Wintec.
- You would have been waiting for your chance to make a difference through education; we invite you to join our journey!
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Strong values and strengths-based practice
- Background in teaching and learning development
- Experience working with Māori or Pacific communities
- Genuine aspiration to make a difference
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of the tertiary environment
Previous experience at providing academic support in a tertiary context would be an advantage.
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 vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Hamilton.
Wintec 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 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.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
