VetMAP Kaiārahi/Coordinator - Palmerston North

Kumara Vine; Palmerston North; Presencial; NZD 71.000 - 101.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Massey University on the Manawatū campus in Palmerston North invites applications for a Kaiārahi/Coordinator to support Māori and Indigenous Pacific ākonga on their veterinary education journey. You will build relationships with ākonga, whānau and communities, and deliver engagement initiatives from recruitment through graduation.

You will promote pathways, monitor progress, and coordinate wellbeing and academic support in a culturally responsive environment, with emphasis on belonging and

Formación

• A tertiary degree.
• Strong relationship skills.
• Sound judgement for handling sensitive situations with care and professionalism.
• High-level organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office and other digital systems.

Responsabilidades

• Promote VetMAP admission pathway and engage with prospective Māori and Pacific ākonga, schools, and communities.
• Build strong relationships with ākonga, providing guidance and holistic support throughout their journey.
• Coordinate and deliver student engagement initiatives, including orientation activities, noho marae, hui, study groups, and tuākana-teina programmes.
• Monitor progress and work proactively with ākonga and support services to strengthen academic success, retention, and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the University and external partners to develop initiatives that enhance participation and success outcomes.
• Foster whakawhānaungatanga and facilitate cultural experiences that strengthen identity and belonging.
• Liaise with whānau and student support services to ensure timely academic, pastoral, and wellbeing support.
• Contribute to administration and continuous improvement of VetMAP admission pathway and student success programmes.

Conocimientos

Relationship skills

Judgement

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Educación

Tertiary degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

The VetMAP kaupapa supports Māori and Indigenous Pacific ākonga (students) on their journey into and through veterinary education. Tāwharau Ora/School of Veterinary Science is looking for someone with proven excellence in working with a diverse range of people for the role of Kaiārahi/Coordinator. This is a permanent, full-time position based on the Manawatū campus in Palmerston North.

This rewarding role is dedicated to increasing Māori and Pacific participation, success, and wellbeing within veterinary science. Working closely with ākonga, whānau, schools, communities, and university stakeholders, you will provide culturally responsive support from recruitment and admission through to graduation.

Through relationship building, academic and pastoral support, and the facilitation of meaningful cultural connections, you will help create an environment where ākonga feel a strong sense of belonging and are empowered to achieve their goals.

In this role, you will:

Promote the VetMAP admission pathway and engage with prospective Māori and Pacific ākonga, schools, and communities to support informed pathways into veterinary science.

Build strong, positive relationships with ākonga, providing guidance, encouragement, and holistic support throughout their academic journey.

Coordinate and deliver key student engagement initiatives, including orientation activities, noho marae, hui, study groups, and tuākana-teina programmes.

Monitor progress and work proactively with ākonga and support services to strengthen academic success, retention, and wellbeing.

Collaborate with colleagues across the University and external partners to develop innovative initiatives that enhance participation and success outcomes for Māori and Pacific students.

Foster whakawhānaungatanga and facilitate cultural experiences that strengthen identity, connection, and belonging within the veterinary student community.

Liaise with whānau and a range of student support services to ensure ākonga receive timely and appropriate academic, pastoral, and wellbeing support.

Contribute to the administration and continuous improvement of the VetMAP admission pathway and student success programmes.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is warm, grounded and easy to talk to, with the kind of presence that helps rangatahi feel seen, supported and also gently challenged when needed. You will bring a strong cultural identity and grounding in te ao Māori, alongside genuine care for ākonga and their whānau.

You will also have:

A tertiary degree

Strong relationship skills

Sound judgement to handle sensitive situations with care and professionalism

High-level organisational skills and strong attention to detail

Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office and other digital systems

This is a rare opportunity to combine kaupapa, connection and practical impact. You will build meaningful relationships with ākonga and whānau, work alongside a supportive network of colleagues and communities, and contribute directly to a more equitable and culturally affirming pathway into veterinary education.

You will have scope to bring your own ideas, initiative and personality to a role where your work will genuinely matter.

You will also receive up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme, five university holidays each year, and a subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your whānau.

The salary for this position will depend on skills and experience but will be in the range of Grade 6 ($71,274 - $101,329).

Further enquiries should be directed to Eloise Jillings, Group Leader - Veterinary Education at [e-mail] .