Pathways Coordinator
Position Title: Pathways Coordinator
Location: Bay of Plenty
Reporting to: Head of Partnerships and Pathways
Team: Partnerships & Pathways
Remuneration: $56,000 - $74,600 (Fixed remuneration excluding KiwiSaver)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
The Pathways Coordinator supports the effective delivery of pathway initiatives that connect schools, kura, communities, and education providers. This role facilitates stakeholder engagement, manages funding and reporting requirements, and enables seamless transitions for rangatahi into tertiary education. Through collaborative planning and data-informed decision-making, the coordinator will ensure ākonga are well-supported and opportunities for engagement and success are maximised.
Academic Delivery and Development
Academic Delivery and Development is our core teaching and learning function through which we develop and educate at Toi Ohomai. This directorate leads the strategic development and delivery of programmes, fosters kaiako capability, leads innovation within the ako digital ecosystem, leads rangahau and research, and enables strategic growth through provision planning and pathway development ensuring our mix of provision meets the evolving workforce needs of our region. Through strengthened partnerships across the organisation, the directorate supports continuous improvement, agile delivery models, and data-informed decision-making. With a focus on collaboration, efficiency, and innovation, the directorate plays a vital role in shaping future-ready learning experiences that enables both ākonga and kaiako to thrive.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver pathway programmes such as Trades Academy, STAR, Gateway, and Youth Guarantee.
- Build strong relationships with schools, kura, and community organisations.
- Monitor and report on youth engagement and pathway activities.
- Support rangatahi transitions into tertiary education through planning and collaboration.
- Develop communication tools to enhance stakeholder engagement and promote pathway opportunities.
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
- A New Zealand Diploma (Level 5) or equivalent experience in education support or administration.
- Experience in coordination or administrative roles, ideally in tertiary education.
- Knowledge of academic administration and inclusive practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools.
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to Māori success.
- Ability to support te reo Māori, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori in the workplace.
- A passion for equity and supporting diverse learners.
Mō mātou | About Us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
- Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
- Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
- Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
- Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
As we transition, Toi Ohomai is developing a more financially sustainable and strategically aligned organisation. Our new operating model places ākonga at the centre, organising into interconnected functions: Engage, Develop, Educate, Support, and Enable. The enables us to focus on our core purpose and work interdependently to deliver excellent vocational education.
By embracing our Toiohomaitanga (our new ways of working) we will foster greater collaboration, clearer role accountability, data-informed decision-making and agile and adaptive practices that enable us to respond quickly to changing needs. Applying for a role in this new structure is an opportunity to contribute to the future of Toi Ohomai and our communities.
Me pēhea te tono | How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and Expression of Interest with your online application.
This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted by a review process. Therefore, in assessing applications, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
