Education Engagement Coach: Re-engage Students & Whānau

Te Wananga O Aotearoa; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & life insurance

Extra annual leave (Matariki)

Wellness programme

On-site car parking

Job summary

Jora New Zealand seeks a Coach - Education Engagement to re-engage chronically absent and no-enrolled students aged 5–16. You will conduct needs assessments, develop Education Engagement Plans and coordinate with schools and agencies to boost attendance and participation.

The role requires a Bachelor in Social Work, Education, Psychology or similar, plus a Youth Work Level 4 certificate and 4+ years in related fields, including facilitation. A NZ driver’s licence is essential.

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 case management / mentoring rangatahi and working with Māori or Pasifika.
• Full NZ Driver’s Licence (Class 1).

Responsibilities

• Support chronically absent and no-enrolled students aged 5–16 to re-engage with education.
• Conduct needs assessments with tamariki/rangatiki and whānau/caregiver(s) to develop Education Engagement Plans.
• Create and implement Education Engagement plans with realistic goals for attendance and engagement at school.
• Complete all record keeping, administration and reporting within deadlines and to the standard required.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports to upl ine Manager.

Skills

Group facilitation

Case management

Māori or Pasifika engagement

Education

Bachelor in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or similar

Certificate in Youth Work Level 4

Job description

Jora New Zealand seeks a Coach - Education Engagement to re-engage chronically absent and no-enrolled students aged 5–16. You will conduct needs assessments, develop Education Engagement Plans and coordinate with schools and agencies to boost attendance and participation.

The role requires a Bachelor in Social Work, Education, Psychology or similar, plus a Youth Work Level 4 certificate and 4+ years in related fields, including facilitation. A NZ driver’s licence is essential.