Kaitaunaki Māori

• Work for a Te Tiritiled and progressive world class tertiary education provider
• Work collaboratively in a wellestablished team with a strong reputation
• Work with Māori learners, their whānau and community and inspire whānau transformation

The prime purpose of this role is to work with Māori learners to identify and address key factors that will enhance their experiences at Ara so they stay engaged and are successful at Ara.

This includes helping to clarify the needs that will assist them to be successful and supporting activities delivered to enhance success.

The Kaitaunaki will work alongside Māori learners, academic and support staff as well as community agencies to establish and/or reinforce Māori learners support networks whilst also facilitating activities and events that provide engagement opportunities for Māori learners.

• Experience working with Hapori Māori (Māori communities and organisaions) including a high degree of awareness to the needs and aspirations of Māori learners, their whānau and community.
• Good communication skills especially listening and questioning.
• Experience in coordinating and implementing kaupapa Māori informed initiatives
• Proficiency in te reo and tikanga Māori or developing capabilities in order to provide culturally responsive services.
• Awareness of the academic, career and pastoral needs of tertiary students.
• A collaborative working style whilst able to work independently.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Experience organising events and projects, particularly those underpinned by kaupapa Māori frameworks and models.

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.

• Reference # Posted on 08 May 2023
• Closes on 28 May :55
• Location(s)
• Central Christchurch
• Expertise
• Students Support Services
• Job level(s)
• Graduate
• Work type(s)
• Fixed term fulltime