Coach - Education Engagement

Te Wananga O Aotearoa; Te Awamutu; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health and life insurance for/per

Four extra annual leave days for Matar

Wellness programme with free events

Free on-site carparking

Job summary

Te Wananga O Aotearoa in Te Awamutu seeks a Coach - Education Engagement on a fixed-term, full-time basis to re-engage chronically absent and non-enrolled tamariki aged 5–16. The role involves case management, barrier identification, whānau engagement, and collaboration with schools to develop and implement attendance plans.

Hours are 37.5 per week, Monday–Friday. Applicants require a Bachelor in Social Work/Education/Psychology, a Youth Work Level 4 certificate, 4+ years in social services or

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Social Work, Education, Psychology or similar.
• Certificate in Youth Work Level 4.
• 4+ years in social services, education or similar role with 2+ years in group facilitation.
• 4+ years’ experience providing extensive casemanagement/mentoring rangatahi and working with Māori or Pasifika.
• Full NZ Driver’s Licence (Class 1).
• As a kaupapa Māori organisation, willingness to participate in cultural activities and understand Āhuatanga Māori is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete a needs assessment with tamariki/rangatahi and whānau to understand barriers and guide the Education Engagement Plan.
• Produce an Education Engagement plan with realistic goals for improved attendance and engagement at school.
• Complete all record keeping, administration and reporting within deadlines and to standard.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports to upline Manager.

Skills

Group facilitation

Casemanagement

Māori/Pasifika engagement

Driver's Licence

Education

Bachelor in Social Work, Education or Psychology

Youth Work Level 4 certificate

Tools

Driver's Licence

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

As a proudly kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, ‘tauirasuccess’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ isour vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmesunderpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a greatrange of benefits to support the wellbeing of them and their whānau

• Free health and life insurance for permanentemployees
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrateMatariki and the holiday season
• An awesome wellness programme that offers free events and services tosupport your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Free on-site carparking

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

Title: Coach- Education Engagement
Role: Fixed term, full time
Duration:Until June 2027
Location: Te Awamutu
Hours: 37.5 per week
Days: Monday - Friday

The primary purpose of the Coach - Education Engagement isto support chronically absent and no-enrolled students aged 5 – 16 to re-engagewith education. This role involves case management, barrier identification,whānau engagement, and collaboration with schools and agencies to develop andimplement attendance improvement plans. In this role, you will:

• Completea needs assessment with tamariki / rangatahi and whānau / caregiver(s) tounderstand barriers and guide the creation of the Education Engagement Plan
• Produce an Education Engagement plan to providerealistic goals for improved attendance and engagement at school
• Complete all record keeping, administration andreporting within deadlines and to the standard required
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports to uplineManager

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• Bachelor in Social Work, Education, Psychology,or similar
• Certificate in Youth Work Level 4
• 4+ years’ in social services, education orsimilar type role with 2+ years’ experience in group facilitation
• 4+ years’ experience providing extensive casemanagement / mentoring rangatahi and working with Māori or Pasifika
• Full NZ Driver’s Licence (Class 1)

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness toparticipate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of ĀhuatangaMāori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.