Kaitohutohu Whaikaha Accessibility Advisor

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
Te Ratonga Whaikaha | Student Accessibility Service

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Fulltime at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Continuing (i.e. permanent) position
  • Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā_
  • He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Kaitohutohu Whaikaha? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei._

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With


Te Ratonga Whaikaha | Student Accessibility Service provides support, assistance and advice to students who have a learning impairment, disability, or long-term medical condition.


We are passionate and innovative in our approach to assist students with accessibility issues by providing appropriate support services with specialist and practical resources that enhance the student experience and optimise success.

For more information about our team, please visit us here

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do


You will lead and support the students with learning accessibility issues, by providing appropriate academic support to assist them achieve and succeed in their University study.


In this role you will develop and lead student engagement in co-curriculum activities that enhance the student experience to optimise their personal, social, and academic success.


Co-ordinate support services, resources, and advocacy services for existing and potential students with learning accessibility issues to enable them to participate fully in UC student life and achieve their goals.


Mōu | Who You Are
You have a deep understanding of the academic, social, and cultural needs of students with learning accessibility issues. You have a Tertiary Qualification and understand the challenges that our students face.

You have excellent listening and relationship building skills that allow you to co-create plans with students. You are positive and encouraging, and you can work constructively within our team to create solutions to complex issues.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

In 2023 UC are celebrating 150 years of accessible education. The past, the present and the future are intertwined. For more information on our 150th Anniversary visit us here.


Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff.

They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.

For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.


We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.

The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.


The closing date for this position is: 14th
May 2023 (midnight, NZ time):

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume_. _

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.


Job Details:

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14 May :55- Location(s)

Christchurch- Expertise
Education & Training, Student Services- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time

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