Relationship Coordinator

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu - The Correspondence School; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 79 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working options

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful impact on learners

Résumé du poste

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu - The Correspondence School in Wellington is seeking a Relationship Coordinator to support and coordinate engagement with internal and external partners. You will manage ongoing relationships and ensure clear communication across agencies and the school, while supporting learners in Aotearoa.

The role focuses on building trusted partnerships, coordinating activities, and contributing to positive educational outcomes for ākonga across REALM and Department of Corrections

Qualifications

• Proven effective relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Knowledge of NZ education system and NZQF is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate engagement and manage ongoing relationships with internal and external partners.
• Be the first point of contact for key stakeholders and foster strong partnerships.
• Ensure effective communication between external agencies, partners and the school.

Connaissances

Relationship management

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

NZ education system knowledge / NZQF awareness

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do. Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

Job Description

1 x Permanent Position

Start 19 January 2027

Full-time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Based in our Wellington tari (office)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position:

We are looking for an innovative and inspirational person who will support and co‑ordinate our engagement and manage on‑going effective relationships with internal and external partners and agencies.

This role sits within Te Kura's work supporting ākonga in REALM countries and those living in Department of Corrections facilities. The role supports supervisors and education officers who enrol and support these ākonga and plays a key part in ensuring positive educational outcomes.

As the Relationship Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for key stakeholders and will foster strong partnerships while ensuring effective communication between external agencies, partners, and the school.

Ko koe tēnei | About you:

You are a people person who genuinely enjoys connecting with others and building trusted, enduring relationships. Empathetic, flexible, and solutions‑focused, you can confidently navigate complex situations and adapt to changing circumstances. You are motivated by helping ākonga overcome barriers to education and achieve success. You are proactive, collaborative, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for the people and communities you support.

You Will Ideally Bring

• Proven effective relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced Microsoft office skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Knowledge of, or experience within the New Zealand education system and the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) would be advantageous

For this position, we offer a salary range starting from $79,171 to a maximum salary of $95,668 per annum. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's unique combination of skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, We Live By Our Values

• Manaaki - showing respect, generosity, and care
• Whanaungatanga - building relationships and belonging
• Tika - acting fairly and honestly
• Ākonga at the Centre - guiding every decision we make

Hei whakautu | In return

You’ll join a supportive, inclusive team where manaaki and whanaungatanga guide how we work. We offer flexible working options, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for ākonga across Aotearoa.

If you're ready to bring our values to life and support learners in meaningful ways, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 23 November 2026