Student Support Advisor

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu; Wellington; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is seeking a Student Support Advisor based at our Wellington office. You will apply your proven communication and relationship management skills to support ākonga learning journeys with NZ Curriculum and NZ Qualifications framework knowledge.

You will work with a range of stakeholders to regularly review education needs and programmes, helping ākonga achieve their personal and educational goals within a flexible, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and proven relationship management skills.
• Experience working across a variety of stakeholders.
• Good understanding of learning and teaching programmes, including the NZ Curriculum and NZ Qualifications Framework.

Responsibilities

• Review education needs and programmes of ākonga on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and other stakeholders to support learning journeys.
• Contribute to a flexible, supportive learning environment to enable achievement.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

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.

1 xPermanent Position to start September/October 2026

Full time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Based in our Wellington tari (office)

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood level to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.

Our vision is to enable our ākonga (student) 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.

We are looking for a Student Support Advisor with proven skills and experience in working with young people and who has a good understanding of learning and teaching programmes, including the NZ Curriculum and NZ Qualifications framework.

As a Student Support Advisor, you will play an important roleinthe regular reviewof education needs and programmes of our ākongato make a difference in their learning journey.

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

You’ll bring your excellent communication and proven relationship management skills and experience working across a variety of stakeholders, together with your willingness to work collaboratively to meet ākonga needs.

Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a fun and highly supportive environment, be involved in a range of different projects, and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility.

At Te Kura, our values shape how we do things every day, guiding our decisions and actions to support not only ākonga but also the mahi and relationships that make this possible:

• Manaaki | How We Show UpTo manaaki is to uplift the mana of ourselves and others — showing respect, generosity, and care.
• Whanaungatanga | How We TeamWhanaungatanga is about building relationships through shared experiences and working together, creating a strong sense of belonging.
• Tika | How We PractiseTika means being just, fair, and direct. We act truthfully and appropriately in all we do.
• Ākonga at the CentreOur ākonga are always at the heart of our efforts, guiding our actions and decisions.

Applications must be lodged via our career's portal, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?

For more information, check out the position description, or contact Anil Singh, Regional Manager Central South via email **********@tekura.school.nz

If you encounter any issues during the application process, please email****@tekura.school.nz

Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 14th September 2026