Youth Pathways Coordinator

Qjumpers; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Qjumpers in Hawke's Bay is seeking a full-time fixed-term Youth Pathways Coordinator within our Student Support Services team. This position provides parental leave cover from 2026-12-01 to 2027-06-04, supporting the success, wellbeing, retention, and achievement of young learners.

You will coordinate Youth Guarantee programmes, provide pastoral support, and work with students, academic staff, schools, whānau, and community partners to create positive educational pathways that enable learners to

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, coordination, or learner support services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• Experience supporting young people to achieve successful outcomes.
• Knowledge of Te Ao Māori and culturally responsive practices.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating Youth Guarantee programme delivery and learner support activities.
• Monitoring student attendance, engagement, progress, and achievement.
• Providing pastoral care and support to young learners.
• Coordinating learner events, activities, and transition initiatives.
• Building and maintaining relationships with schools, community organisations, and external stakeholders.
• Managing enrolment, results, destination, and programme data.
• Preparing reports and supporting compliance requirements.
• Supporting literacy, numeracy, and learner development programmes.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of services and systems.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Learner support

Communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Time management

Prioritisation

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

We are seeking a full-time fixed-term Youth Pathways Coordinator to join our Student Support Services team in Hawke's Bay. This fixed-term position provides parental leave cover from 1 December 2026 to 4 June 2027.

This rewarding role supports the success, wellbeing, retention, and achievement of young learners. Working alongside students, academic staff, schools, whānau, and community partners, you will coordinate Youth Guarantee programmes, provide pastoral support, and help create positive educational pathways that enable learners to thrive.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $65,200 and $72,000, dependent on skills and experience.

The Youth Pathways Coordinator reports to the Student Support Services Manager and will be responsible for:

• Coordinating Youth Guarantee programme delivery and learner support activities.
• Monitoring student attendance, engagement, progress, and achievement.
• Providing pastoral care and support to young learners.
• Coordinating Student Success Navigator activities and learner interventions.
• Building and maintaining relationships with schools, community organisations, and external stakeholders.
• Managing enrolment, results, destination, and programme data.
• Preparing reports and supporting compliance requirements.
• Coordinating learner events, activities, and transition initiatives.
• Supporting literacy, numeracy, and learner development programmes.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of services and systems.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in administration, coordination, or learner support services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• Experience supporting young people to achieve successful outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using digital systems and technology.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of community support services and referral pathways.
• An understanding of Te Ao Māori and culturally responsive practices.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.

EIT is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to delivering services that meet the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as iwi aspirations.