Kaitoko - First Year Student Advisor

7 hours ago

Christchurch, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time

**Kaitoko (Te Pātaka) | Student Advisor (Hub)**

Te Tari o te Tumu Tuarua Akoranga | Deputy Vice-Chancellor's Office - Academic
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Continuing Full-time 37.5hrs
- Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā_
- He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Student Advisor? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei._
- Would you like to play an integral support role for first year undergraduate ākonga (students)? _

**Āu Mahi | What You Will Do**

You will be part of a vibrant and dynamic advising team within UC's student hub, Te Pātaka. You will be responsible for whakawhanaungatanga, building relationships, with first year ākonga with a special focus on key equity cohorts including Māori and Pacific students. The manaakitanga you provide will ensure culturally responsive, accurate, and timely academic advice and support, empowering students in their successful transition to tertiary study and beyond. You will provide proactive and customised support to improve retention and achievement. You will contribute to an advising community of practice that seeks to improve systems, processes, and practices across the university to enhance ākonga learning experiences.

**Mōu | Who You Are**

To be successful in this role you will have a commitment to uphold UC's values, and will have the following skills and experiences:

- Bachelor's Degree (NZQA Level 7) or above, preferably in education, psychology, social work or other relevant field or equivalent employment experience.
- Active commitment to upholding the values, tikanga, and kawa of cultural practice and traditions as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāi Tahu.
- Competency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga is an advantage.
- Proven experience in pastoral care or a similar support role. Experience in counselling, coaching or teaching is an advantage.
- Experience working with priority learners or underserved communities.
- An understanding of the academic, social and cultural needs of ākonga Māori and Pacific and an ability to engage successfully with ākonga who have diverse needs.
- Commitment to enhancing bicultural and intercultural competence and effectiveness.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and network in diverse contexts.
- Exceptional organisational and administrative abilities, meeting deadlines effectively.
- Experience in collaborative, fast paced work environments and demonstrated contributions to team success.
- A strong passion for improving and enhancing the overall student experience, retention and engagement.
- Effective reflective practice and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and enhance individual and team performance.
- Confidence and competence with IT, particularly across the MS Office suite.
- Ability to preserve confidentiality and abide by the requirements of New Zealand Privacy legislation.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to play an integral role in ākonga engagement at UC

**Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC**
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: 26th January 2025 (midnight, NZ time)**:
**Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply**

Applications for this position must be submitted via 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**:

- Reference #
- 24312
- Posted on
- 14 Jan 2025
- Closes on
- 26 Jan 2025 23:59
- Location(s)
- Christchurch
- Expertise
- Student Services
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Continuing (Permanent) full-time

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