Academic Learning Advisor - Māori

Qjumpers; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Qjumpers is seeking a Part-Time Permanent Academic Learning Advisor – Māori in Tairāwhiti to provide evidence-based academic learning support, advice, and guidance across all levels and disciplines. The role aims to enhance learner confidence, competence, and independence while supporting academic success, retention, and achievement.

Based in Tairāwhiti and reporting to the Student Support Services Manager, you will deliver bilingual workshops, develop resources, and use learner data to drive

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing academic support across diverse learner groups and disciplines.
• Capable of supporting ākonga undertaking assessment in Te Reo Māori and delivering bilingual resources.
• Strong knowledge of Te Ao Māori and Mātauranga Māori for learner engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a wide range of learners and colleagues.
• Strong digital capability with learning platforms and assistive technologies.
• A relevant degree qualification and commitment to inclusive education and learner success.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic learning support to ākonga across all levels and disciplines in English and Te Reo Māori.
• Develop and deliver workshops, learning resources, and training for ākonga and teaching staff.
• Use data and learner insights to identify at-risk learners and implement early interventions.
• Collaborate with Library and Learning Services, academic teams, and support services for holistic support.
• Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve academic learning support services.

Skills

Academic support

Workshop delivery

Bilingual English/Te Reo Māori

Data insights

Digital literacy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Learning platforms

Content creation tools

Job description

We are seeking a Part-Time (0.3 FTE) Permanent Academic Learning Advisor – Māori in Tairāwhiti to provide evidence-based academic learning support, advice, and guidance to ākonga across all levels and disciplines. This role plays an important part in enhancing learner confidence, competence, and independence while supporting academic success, retention, and achievement.

The role is based in Tairāwhiti and reporting to the Student Support Services Manager, you will:

• Provide academic learning support to ākonga in both English and Te Reo Māori.
• Deliver workshops and develop resources that strengthen academic skills and learner success.
• Support ākonga with study skills, academic writing, literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, referencing, and research skills.
• Work collaboratively with academic and support teams to provide a holistic learner experience.
• Use learner data and insights to identify opportunities for early intervention and continuous improvement.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $68,534 and $74,126 per annum, pro-rated to 0.3 FTE, dependent on skills and experience.

The Academic Learning Advisor – Māori is based in Student Support Services, reporting to the Student Support Services Manager, and will be responsible for:

• Providing academic learning support to ākonga across all levels and disciplines in both English and Te Reo Māori.
• Developing and delivering academic skills workshops, learning resources, and training sessions for ākonga and teaching staff.
• Using data and learner insights to identify ākonga at academic risk and implement early interventions to support achievement and success.
• Collaborating with Library and Learning Services, academic teams, and support services to provide integrated and holistic learner support.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and continuously improving academic learning support services to meet changing learner needs.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience providing academic support across diverse learner groups, disciplines, and learning needs.
• Demonstrated capability to support ākonga undertaking assessment in Te Reo Māori and to develop and deliver resources and workshops in both English and Te Reo Māori.
• Strong knowledge of, and confidence engaging with, Te Ao Māori and Mātauranga Māori.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of learners and colleagues.
• Strong digital capability, including experience using learning platforms, assistive technologies, and content creation tools.
• A relevant degree qualification and a commitment to inclusive education and learner success.

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.

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.