StudyLink Outreach Advisor

Marketplace; Canterbury; Remote; NZD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive work environment

Career development framework

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Forward-thinking environment

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development is seeking a StudyLink Outreach Officer in Canterbury to provide face-to-face services and information to students, assisting with applications, interviews and entitlements. You will respond to enquiries by email, phone and in person, and promote StudyLink across expos and career events at tertiary providers.

You will be promoting access to services, maintaining relationships with partners, and supporting enrolment periods with presentations and guidance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for helping others.
• Familiarity with Tertiary Education Strategy and MSD education goals.
• Proven ability to build and maintain external partnerships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face StudyLink information and advice to students and families.
• Respond to enquiries by email, phone and in person and resolve issues with appropriate outcomes.
• Promote StudyLink at expos and career events; support enrolment periods on-site at providers.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Familiarity with Tertiary Education

Relationship building

Effective communication

Public speaking

NZ Full Driver Licence

Job description

The Ministry of Social Development is seeking a StudyLink Outreach Officer in Canterbury to provide face-to-face services and information to students, assisting with applications, interviews and entitlements. You will respond to enquiries by email, phone and in person, and promote StudyLink across expos and career events at tertiary providers.

You will be promoting access to services, maintaining relationships with partners, and supporting enrolment periods with presentations and guidance.