Kaiāwhina
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. The role of Kaiāwhina is to provide pastoral support and mana enhancing experiences that lead to increased ākonga success. Kaiāwhina support students with formal applications related to study, class delivery and connecting ākonga to support each other. We would like to hear from you if you have demonstrated experience in mātauranga Māori or Pacific Indigenous knowledge systems, alongside strengths in one-on-one support and event delivery. You will work closely with Te Kete Manaaki student support teams, Wintec support and faculty staff, external partners, and Te Tiriti partners to ensure coordinated, equitable support for priority learners.
He kōrero mōu | About you
- Passion for ākonga success
- Excellent interpersonal skills: including the ability to listen actively, empathise, use reason when dealing with emotional topics and provide reflective feedback
- Is a capable planner who monitors and reports on progress
- Encompass creative problem-solving capabilities
- Will enhance Wintec’s strategic relationships with iwi, hapū, whānau and Māori communities
- Evidence of sensitivity to and respect for learners with disabilities
- Is up for a challenge and thrives on working on new and collective solutions
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.
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. To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
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