Student Advisor - Generalist
Fulltime, permanent
Tēnā koutou katoa
Be a part of a dynamic organisation charged with reforming Aotearoa New Zealand’s tertiary education system – placing ākonga (learners) at the very centre.
Whakairohia he toki, tāraia te anamata
Learning with purpose, creating our futures
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the way our vocational and applied learning is delivered.
We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values of Manawa Ora | Manawa Roa | Manawa Nui We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified, and we aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
Student Success seek an enthusiastic, proactive and committed team player to join our team in the provision of a professional, targeted and culturally appropriate service to all ākonga (learners).
Based at our Central Campus in Cromwell you will have a key role in positively contributing to maintaining a learning environment that supports learner's success through well-being, pastoral care, and academic, personal and social needs.
A key part of the role is to liaise internally with academic programme kaimahi (staff), to enhance learner retention and success, as well as with external organisations to further support all learners, therefore the ability to relate well to a diverse range of people is vital.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will have rich experience working with youth and the skills and confidence to provide meaningful support to them across the diversity of their experiences. An ability to relate to, build and maintain relationships with ākonga (learners), while understanding their academic and personal needs is essential. A proven ability to engage quickly, build rapport with others, including the wider community, is desired, as is the ability to nurture and maintain professional relationships with external agencies who might also support our learners.
Applicants must hold a relevant tertiary qualification and be experienced in an academic learning support / pastoral care or professional services role previously. Previous experience in a tertiary educational setting would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information contact Vanya Thurston, 0800 762 786 or vanya.thurston@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 7 July 2024.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.