Youth Pathways Coordinator
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
The Youth Pathways Coordinator is a permanent full-time position responsible for coordinating and supporting Youth Guarantee programme delivery across EIT campuses in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti. This role works closely with academic staff, Student Support Services, external agencies, and schools to ensure effective programme delivery and strong learner outcomes. The position exists to support young learners to build confidence, capability, and independence, while improving retention, achievement, and overall student success through a coordinated and holistic approach.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $65,200 and $76,548, dependent on skills and experience.
The Youth Pathways Coordinator is based in our Student Support Services reporting to the Student Support Services Manager and will be responsible for:
- Coordinating Youth Guarantee programme delivery, including enrolments, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
- Coordinating Student Success Navigators and supporting programme activities across campuses
- Providing pastoral care and support to students to improve attendance, wellbeing, and achievement
- Monitoring student progress and ensuring appropriate support systems are in place
- Managing administration, compliance, and reporting requirements across Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in organisational administration and coordination
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience supporting students, particularly in a tertiary or youth-focused environment
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships
- Understanding of Te Ao Māori and experience working with Māori and Pasifika students
- A relevant tertiary qualification (degree level advantageous)
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 advert, 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 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 to delivering services that meet the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as iwi aspirations.
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 as this role is identified as a children’s worker.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and cover letter with your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
