Kaiāwhina
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
This is a fixed-term, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. The Kaiāwhina role supports ākonga to navigate their learning journey, helping to create positive, educational, and mana-enhancing experiences that contribute to Māori and Pasifika learner success. Kaiāwhina provide one-on-one guidance, assist with formal study-related applications, support class delivery, facilitate meaningful connections among learners, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment where all ākonga feel a sense of belonging. We would like to hear from you if you have demonstrated experience in mātauranga Māori or Pacific Indigenous knowledge systems, alongside strengths in individual support and event delivery. You will work closely with Te Kete Manaaki student support teams, Wintec support and faculty staff, and external 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 communicates, monitors and reports on progress
- Encompass creative problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with ākonga, whānau, Māori and Pacific communities in ways that support connection, engagement, and learner success.
- Evidence of respectful, inclusive, and responsive practice when supporting ākonga with disabilities, diverse learning needs, and diverse identities and experiences.
- 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 while also strengthening our support for Pacific ākonga and their aiga, whānau, and communities. We aim to deliver services that respond to the needs, strengths, and aspirations of Pacific learners, families, and Pacific communities across our region.
To do this well, Wintec recognises the importance of building a culturally capable workforce that understands and values Pacific worldviews, identities, and approaches to learning and wellbeing. We are committed to fostering an environment where Pacific learners feel a strong sense of belonging, connection, and success, supported by staff who are confident working across cultures and who actively contribute to equitable outcomes for Pacific learners.
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.
Advertising will close on Friday, the 24th of July; however, 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.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
