Learning Support Advisor
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, part time 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week) Learning Support Advisor, located at our EIT| Te Pūkenga business division in Hawkes Bay.
This position reports to the Manager, Learner Support Services – Pouārahi Ākonga, and will be responsible for providing academic learning advice and study support to students, with a focus on Māori students and te reo Māori programmes, through:
- Providing academic learning support to students in their assigned focus group to enhance opportunities for success in tertiary study
- Developing resources that take best advantage of technologies to support student learning.
- Working with the cultural and disability teams to develop and foster a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to meeting student needs.
- Assisting teaching staff to create equitable learning opportunities that are student focused.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of a strategy for Māori student support.
He kōrero mōu| About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification at degree level is essential.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification (such as teaching) is desirable.
- Experience in working with Māori students in tertiary education.
- Knowledge and use of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori is essential
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 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 a business division of Te Pūkenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairawhiti (Gisborne), Hawkes Bay and Auckland with learning centres located throughout the region.
EIT | Te Pūkenga 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, EIT | Te Pūkenga 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.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply prior to 18 August 2024. We will be assessing all applications as we receive them and if we find that your application is one we wish to discuss further with you, we may contact you before the closing date of this advertisement.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application form.
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