Fixed-term (end of Jan 2024 - Dec 2024)
Full-time 40 hours (1.0 FTE)
2 Positions available
Based in Wellington
Keen to engage and support ākonga (students) with their education?
Keen to work with ākonga to empower them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities?
Want to be part of a supportive, collaborative and innovative culture?
Ko wai mātou | About Us
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.
Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position:
In 2021 the Government provided funding for Te Kura to support learners at risk of disengagement, who were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 disruptions. Te Kura set up an Enhanced Engagement and Wellbeing project (He Oranga Mahuru) to support these ākonga. Working directly with ākonga the Kaiāwhina mentors, motivates, encourages, challenges and supports ākonga, individually and in small groups, as ākonga engage in learning activities as guided by the project lead or in region kaimahi. The success of this program in 2021 has meant that we were able to establish this position permanently.
In the Kaiāwhina role you will work as part of a team to improve outcomes for these ākonga by re-engaging them with their learning, and/or to successfully transition on to further education, training or employment.
Ko koe tēnei | About you:
We are looking for people with excellent interpersonal skills and an inclusive approach, able to quickly build rapport and trust with ākonga. You will be expected to be aware of the health and safety requirements for working with ākonga outside the classroom and comply with the school's policies at all times. A clean Full NZ driver's licence is essential for this role.
Knowledge and experience of Tikanga and Te Reo Māori is an advantage.
In return:
Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a fun and highly supportive environment and work in a team.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply:
If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought ‘this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you!
For more information, check out the position description, or contact Anil Singh, Regional Manager Central South on Anil.Singh@tekura.school.nz
Applications close on Wednesday, 20th of December 2023
Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing.
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