Kaitiaki - Youth Connector

**Kaitiaki - Youth Connector**

**Location: Hamilton**

**Part time, 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week)**

**Fixed term to 15.12.23**

Ref: 23PRHO109

**We are seeking a creative, motivated and enthusiastic Kaitiaki - Youth Connector to support the delivery of a new micro credential programme to rangatahi**.

**If you have a passion for supporting rangatahi to reach their full potential,** this might be the role for you.**

Come and join a supportive team at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa that is uniquely inclusive and is a culturally rich work place underpinned by Māori values and beliefs.

**About Te Wānanga o Aotearoa**:
We’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for over 35 years. More than 27,000 tauira (students) enrol with us each year across Aotearoa. Our vision ‘Whānau transformation through education’ drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education that’s underpinned by Māori culture and values. Our unique learning environment supports our tauira on their pathway to success which benefits them, their whānau and the communities they serve.

**About the role**:
**The primary function of the Kaitiaki - Youth Connector - role is to**:
Teach and successfully guide tauira in the rangatahi micro credential programme towards pathways to further education and employment:

- Develop, implement, and support tauira with individual holistic plans to support learning and career goals
- Address pastoral care needs of tauira
- Support the Kaiako with delivery of the programme
- Provide transport assistance to tauira where required
- Provide relief teaching and support as and when required
- Provide career support and guidance

**About you - You’ll have**:

- Diploma Level 5 in Youth Work
- Diploma in Adult Education (desirable)
- Proven experience working in a youth-work related role
- Full NZ Drivers Licence (P endorsement)

A qualification in Teaching will give you a distinct advantage when combined with all the other attributes, skills and qualifications required. A sound understanding of te reo Māori phrases, mihi and greetings and of Māori values, culture and tikanga is expected.

This position is classed as a Core Worker under the Children’s Act 2014 therefore, you’ll need to pass a safety check under the Children’s Act 2014.

**About the recruitment**: