Assistant Whānau Leader – Student Wellbeing & Belonging

Tuakau College; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuakau College invites applications for an Assistant Whānau Leader to support student achievement, attendance, wellbeing and belonging within our Year 7–13 composite school and Whānau Hybrid Model. The role runs 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 and offers opportunities for leadership development in a collaborative team.

Working alongside the Whānau Leader, you will monitor student progress, collaborate with whānau and staff, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture.

Qualifications

• Three-year specialist degree at Level 7 and teacher training Level 7.
• NZ teacher registration is an advantage.
• At least 5 years’ classroom experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the monitoring of student achievement, attendance, and wellbeing.
• Work with students, whānau, tutors and teachers to coordinate support and interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour, restorative practices and student engagement.
• Contribute to the leadership of Tutor and Whare programmes.
• Foster a strong sense of identity, belonging, and connectedness for all learners.
• Build positive partnerships with whānau and the wider school community.

Skills

Relational leadership

Student wellbeing

Restorative practices

Team collaboration

Education

Three-year specialist degree Level 7

Teacher training Level 7 qualification

NZ Teachers Council registration (advantage)

Job description

Tuakau College invites applications for an Assistant Whānau Leader to support student achievement, attendance, wellbeing and belonging within our Year 7–13 composite school and Whānau Hybrid Model. The role runs 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028 and offers opportunities for leadership development in a collaborative team.

Working alongside the Whānau Leader, you will monitor student progress, collaborate with whānau and staff, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture.