Wellbeing Lead & Education Engagement Coach

Te Kura Pounamu; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

Te Kura Pounamu in Wellington invites applications for a Kaiako to join the Central South region as Kaiārahi Toiora. This is a full-time role currently 0.8 FTE leadership and 0.2 FTE teaching, based in our Wellington office.

You will lead a regional team, strengthen pastoral care, and work with kaiako, ākonga and whānau to improve wellbeing and engagement across the region. You will report to the Central South Regional Manager and contribute to system developments nationwide, with flexible

Qualifications

• New Zealand teacher registration and current practising certificate.
• Proven leadership experience in pastoral care, learner support, wellbeing or inclusion.
• Ability to develop the confidence and capability of others through coaching, mentoring and professional learning.
• Exceptional relationship management and collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting Māori and Pacific ākonga, whānau and communities.
• Experience using data to identify needs and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen pastoral care practice across the region.
• Build capability of kaiako, kaimanaaki, kaiāwhina and other staff.
• Provide oversight of regional wellbeing initiatives and data monitoring.
• Collaborate with whānau, community agencies and specialist support services.
• Drive learner engagement and wellbeing outcomes, including at-risk learners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Pastoral care

Learner support

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Coaching & mentoring

Education

New Zealand teacher registration & practising certificate

Job description

Te Kura Pounamu in Wellington invites applications for a Kaiako to join the Central South region as Kaiārahi Toiora. This is a full-time role currently 0.8 FTE leadership and 0.2 FTE teaching, based in our Wellington office.

You will lead a regional team, strengthen pastoral care, and work with kaiako, ākonga and whānau to improve wellbeing and engagement across the region. You will report to the Central South Regional Manager and contribute to system developments nationwide, with flexible