Student Support Advisor
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full time Student Support Advisor at our EIT | Te Pūkenga business division located in Gisborne. This role will develop and foster a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to support student disability and wellbeing needs.
The Student Support Advisor role is based at EIT | Te Pūkenga reporting to the Team Leader, Student Support Services and will be responsible for:
- Providing support to students to enhance opportunities for success in tertiary study.
- Assisting teaching staff to create equitable opportunities that are student focused.
- Developing and/or maintaining a cultural competency course for staff.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of a strategy for Māori and Pacific student support.
- Building networks within EIT | Te Pūkenga and the wider community that contribute to students’ learning experience and success.
- Developing and contributing to pastoral care networks for students and referring students to these networks as appropriate.
- Developing and/or strengthening reciprocal and transparent relationships between students and their communities and other stakeholders.
He kōrero mōu| About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification, (desirable)
- Ability and experience in providing support to students in the tertiary education environment
- Experience in working with Māori and Pacific peoples.
- Ability to assess Māori and Pacific student learning support needs sensitively.
- An understanding and appreciation of cultural matters and commitment to the development of a culturally sensitive working environment.
- A demonstrated customer focused approach.
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 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. We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
Please note: This role has been identified as a children’s worker – therefore the successful candidate will need to undergo a Safety Check process which includes, but is not limited to a New Zealand Police vet.
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