Acdemic Learning Advisor Fixed-term .5 FTE
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
We are seeking a highly capable and student-focused Academic Learning Advisor to join our Library and Learning Services team on a two-month fixed-term, part-time basis (0.5 FTE). This role is based in our Tāmaki Campus (Queen Street, CBD). This role exists to provide evidence-based academic learning support, advice, and guidance to ākonga across all levels and disciplines. You will work with individual students, small groups, and within online environments to enhance academic confidence, competence, and independence, supporting retention and achievement.
The appointing salary will range from $89,638 to $100,915 FTE depending on skills and experience.
The Academic Learning Advisor plays a key role in fostering a holistic, joined-up approach to learner success, working alongside academic staff and student support services to ensure ākonga receive timely, appropriate, and effective support. Key areas of focus include:
- Study skills development.
- Academic integrity and referencing.
- Ethical and appropriate use of generative AI.
- Literacy, numeracy, and digital capability.
- Critical thinking, inquiry, and research skills.
You will also contribute to proactive early intervention processes, use data and insights to inform service delivery, and help shape the ongoing development of academic learning support across EIT.
Ngā Mahi | What You Will Be Doing
In this role, you will contribute to ākonga success by:
- Providing tailored academic learning support to ākonga individually and in groups.
- Delivering structured workshops and developing learning resources.
- Working collaboratively with academic kaimahi and support services to promote a joined-up, multidisciplinary approach.
- Using learning analytics and performance indicators to monitor impact and improve services.
- Contributing to a welcoming, inclusive learning environment that values equity and learner success.
He kōrero mōu | About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Significant experience providing academic support across diverse levels and disciplines.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver targeted academic skills resources and workshops.
- Strong digital capability, including experience with learning platforms, assistive technologies, and content creation tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse learners and colleagues.
- Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification.
- An understanding of te ao Māori and bicultural communication, and a commitment to equity and inclusive education practices.
- Experience in tertiary education or adult learning contexts and postgraduate study in a relevant discipline would be advantageous.
- We welcome applicants who may have developed relevant skills through community, whānau, or voluntary mahi, as well as through formal employment. If you can demonstrate the capability and passion for supporting ākonga success, we encourage you to apply.
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
EIT, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, with learning centres located throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that respond to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children’s worker.
To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this advert may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified.
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