Student Success Navigator
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
The Student Success Navigator Tairāwhiti is a full-time permanent role and enables students to navigate their study pathway and access appropriate support internally and externally. This role provides pastoral care for Te Toka Māori and Pasifika Trade Training and Youth Guarantee students, while also delivering administrative support for the Te Toka initiative. It involves monitoring student progress, coordinating events, and ensuring strong engagement to support success.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $54,210 and $67,763, dependent on skills and experience.
The Student Success Navigator is based at Tairāwhiti Campus, reporting to the Student Support Services Manager, and will be responsible for:
- Providing pastoral care and guidance to Te Toka and Youth Guarantee students.
- Monitoring attendance, engagement, and academic progress.
- Coordinating events and supporting evaluation for improvement.
- Maintaining accurate student records and reporting.
- Liaising with tutors, schools, and support services to ensure student success.
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Experience providing support to students in a tertiary environment.
- Ability to work effectively with Māori and Pasifika students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Digital literacy and knowledge of community support services.
- A relevant tertiary qualification (preferred).
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.
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 campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that respond to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet. Submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
