Reader/writer

4 months ago

New Plymouth, New Zealand Te Kura - The Correspondence School Full time

**Reader/Writer/Typist**
- Fixed-Term (September - December 2024)
- 5 hours per week
- Based in New Plymouth

**Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position**

As a Reader/Writer/Typist you'll work with an ākonga (student) in their home based in New Plymouth. You'll play a vital part of a professional team who work together to provide our ākonga with support in relation to their individualised learning programme.

This position is during school term time only. To be considered for this role you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.

**Ko wai mātou | About Us**

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do.

Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa - Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

**Ko koe tēnei | About you**

Your excellent communication and relationship management skills will see you foster strong relationships with our ākonga, their whānau and the Te Kura kaiako and the teams working with our ākonga on their individualised learning journey.

We are looking for someone who is keen to bring their energy to engage with our ākonga to support their learning needs.

You'll be someone who is supportive, well-organised, and flexible. Knowing your way around a computer is beneficial.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply**

**E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? |Like to find out more?**

**Applications must be submitted through Te Kura's Careers website. Applications close: 5pm, Thursday 19 September 2024.

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