Kaitautoko Tauira (Student Wellbeing Advisor)
This role sits in the Student Hub and focuses on supporting tauira as whole people, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, belonging, and success in study, life, and future pathways. Working as part of the Te Mana Tauira team, it is grounded in relationship-centred, mana-enhancing practice and the principles of Manaakitanga, Mana Motuhake, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The role provides practical, strengths-based wellbeing and pastoral support (not counselling), advocates alongside tauira to help them navigate systems, and connects them with internal and external supports when needed. It supports learners to build confidence, self-determination, life skills, and work-readiness, including specific support for Youth Guarantee learners. This role suits someone who enjoys working with people and can balance strong relational mahi with reliable and confident administration, documentation, and use of online systems.
Skills & Experience
Qualifications and/or Skills
• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology preferred or other qualification in anappropriate discipline area, or relevant equivalent qualification/experience
• Knowledge of the disability sector and educational needs of people with disability and
impairment
• Has experience and knowledge of the Institute of Technology & Polytechnic, Education or
Higher Education Sector in New Zealand Education preferred
• Has experience in the assessment and delivery of pastoral or personal support services
• In-depth knowledge and understanding in assessing student support needs and developing
plans for a positive outcome
• 2-3 years demonstrated experience in working with tauira from various social backgrounds
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for and application to professional
practice in the New Zealand Institute of Technologies and Polytechnic (ITP) sector
• A knowledge of range of cultural issues that impact learning success
• Experience of professional practice in diverse settings
• Excellent written and verbal skills –able to present to a range of environments, and
communicate persuasively and effectively to a range of people including tauira
* Confident in Microsoft Suite and other administration skills
Engagement - establish and maintain effective professional relationships focussed on the
learning and wellbeing of our tauira and kaimahi, demonstrate commitment to ongoing
professional learning and development of personal professional practice by engaging in He
Kākano Rua (UCOL’s Cultural Competency Framework).
Enlightenment - continue to develop understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of
Waitangi and continue to develop knowledge of Tikanga Māori and the appropriate usage and
accurate pronunciation of te Reo Māori.
Empowerment – demonstrate commitment to bicultural partnership in Aotearoa New
Zealand, works effectively within the bicultural context of UCOL.
Personal Characteristics/Attributes
• Positive attitude to working within a team
• An organised, methodical approach to tasks
• Personable, approachable and inclusive manner with Tauira and staff
• Valuing of lifelong learning
Other Requirements
• Must have a full driver’s licence.
• Pre-employment Criminal Convictions Check.
• Clean from the influences of drugs and alcohol in the workplace at all times.
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