Disability Support Staff

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Ara Institute of Canterbury Full time

City Campus and Timaru Campus

Permanent, Part-Time

  • Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider
  • Work collaboratively in a wellestablished team with a strong reputation

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role


The prime purpose of Disability Support Staff is to provide notetaking assistance in the classroom and/or to provide reading and writing assistance during tests and exams for Ara students registered with Disability Services.


Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills/Experience

  • Understanding of a tertiary learning environment
  • Awareness of learning issues which may affect students with disabilities
  • Experience working effectively with people from a range of ethnic backgrounds
  • At least average speed and accurate typing skills or legible handwriting
  • Ability to take accurate dictation
  • Ability to make accurate and comprehensive notes
  • Clear presentation of written work, including good spelling, and wellorganised layout skills
  • Skilled and confident using a range of IT platforms
  • Effective organisational skills
  • Excellent time management
  • Effective written and oral communication skills

Mō Mātou - About us


Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region.

Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.


As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers).

To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.


All positions at Ara are covered by the Ara Vaccination Policy (the Policy), which is based on a risk assessment conducted under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

The Policy is currently not in force; however, you need to be aware that should the policy come back into effect at a future point in time, it may become a requirement of your role that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Ara will consult with you should this eventuate.

Rā Katinga - Applications close - Friday 8th September 2023

Job Details:

  • Reference # Posted on 01 Sep 2023
  • Closes on 08 Sep :55
  • Location(s)
  • Central Christchurch
  • Expertise
  • Students Support Services
  • Job level(s)
  • Experienced
  • Work type(s)
  • Permanent parttime

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