Careers & Pathways Coordinator

Marlborough Boys' College; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Excellent working conditions

Community connections across education

Job summary

Marlborough Boys' College in Blenheim is seeking a dedicated Careers and Pathways Administrator to coordinate administration, systems and documentation supporting student transitions.

You will help students access tertiary study, apprenticeships and employment opportunities, build relationships with employers and providers, and ensure TEC funding processes and reporting are well managed. A strong communicator with keen organizational skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of career education and employment pathways.
• Good understanding of TEC processes, funding and reporting.
• Solid knowledge of tertiary education, apprenticeships and pathways.
• Experience with students and school environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate careers and pathways administration, systems, processes and documentation.
• Support delivery of careers education and pathway programmes.
• Assist students to access tertiary study, trades, apprenticeships and employment opportunities.
• Develop relationships with employers, providers and community partners.
• Support work experience and workplace learning programmes.
• Assist with TEC funding, processes, reporting and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and data for programme delivery and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Head of Careers and College staff to provide high-quality support.

Skills

Career education knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Digital/admin skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Relevant qualification/training

Tools

TEC funding reports

Job description

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Marlborough Boys' College – Blenheim, South Island

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate careers and pathways administration, systems, processes and associated documentation.
• Support the development and delivery of careers education, pathway programmes and student resources.
• Assist students to access tertiary study, trades, apprenticeships, industry training and employment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers, tertiary providers, training organisations and community partners.
• Support programmes involving work experience, workplace learning and other pathway opportunities.
• Assist with relevant TEC funding, processes, reporting and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, data and reporting to support effective programme delivery and student outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Careers and wider College staff to ensure students receive high-quality careers and transition support.

About you

• Strong knowledge of career education, career development and contemporary employment and training pathways.
• Knowledge or experience of TEC processes, funding and reporting, or a relevant formal qualification or training.
• A good understanding of tertiary education, apprenticeships, trades, industry training and employment pathways.
• Knowledge of NCEA and the New Zealand secondary school environment would be highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.
• The ability to build productive relationships with students, whānau, employers, tertiary providers and external agencies.
• Confidence working independently, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong digital and administrative capability with excellent attention to detail.
• Sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

About us

• Competitive remuneration
• Excellent working conditions
• Opportunity to build strong connections across education, industry and the wider Marlborough community