Tauira Support Advisor – Kaupapa Māori Education

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health and life insurance for永久雇员

Four extra annual leave days

Wellness programme with free events

Free on-site carparking

Job summary

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is seeking an Advisor – Tauira Support (Kaitohutohu – Taunaki Tauira) for a permanent, full-time role based at Apakura Campus (Te Awamutu), with travel to Te Kuiti, Tokoroa and Hamilton using a fleet vehicle.

The role delivers high quality tauira support, ensures NZQA and TWoA standards are met, and runs workshops. A Bachelor degree and Te Reo Māori proficiency are essential, with a full NZ driver’s licence required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Education, Psychology or Sociology or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in an education or social services type role.
• Proficiency in Te Reo Māori is essential as this role will mainly support higher level Te Reo Māori classes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to interact with tauira, kaimahi and stakeholders.
• Full NZ Drivers Licence (Class 1)

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, high-quality professional support to tauira.
• Ensure all files meet NZQA and TWoA standards for audits.
• Respond to tauira complaints promptly, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date portfolio of external services and contracts for tauira access.
• Deliver a minimum of two support workshops per academic year and ensure all tauira are aware of support services and how to contact them.

Skills

Te Reo Māori proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Education, Psychology or Sociology or equivalent

Job description

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is seeking an Advisor – Tauira Support (Kaitohutohu – Taunaki Tauira) for a permanent, full-time role based at Apakura Campus (Te Awamutu), with travel to Te Kuiti, Tokoroa and Hamilton using a fleet vehicle.

The role delivers high quality tauira support, ensures NZQA and TWoA standards are met, and runs workshops. A Bachelor degree and Te Reo Māori proficiency are essential, with a full NZ driver’s licence required.