Student Support Advisor

4 months ago


Gisborne, New Zealand Eastern Institute of Technology Full time

**Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role**

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a fixed term (parental leave cover), full time Student Support Advisor at our EIT | Te Pūkenga business division located in Gisborne. This role will develop and foster a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to support student disability and wellbeing needs. This role also holds the Pasifika portfolio and includes a specific focus on supporting Pasifika students on campus. The Student Support Advisor role is based at EIT | Te Pūkenga reporting to the Team Leader, Student Support Services and will be responsible for:

- Providing support to students to enhance opportunities for success in tertiary study
- Contributing to the development and implementation of a strategy for Māori and Pacific student support
- Building networks within EIT | Te Pūkenga and the wider community that contribute to students’ learning experience and success, specifically within the Pasifika community
- Developing and contributing to pastoral care networks for students and referring students to these networks as appropriate
- Developing and/or strengthening reciprocal and transparent relationships between students and their communities and other stakeholders

**He kōrero mōu| About you**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- A relevant tertiary qualification, (desirable)
- Ability and experience in providing support to students in the tertiary education environment
- Strong networks within the Pasifika community
- Experience in working with Māori and Pacific peoples
- Ability to assess Māori and Pacific student learning support needs sensitively
- An understanding and appreciation of cultural matters and commitment to the development of a culturally sensitive working environment

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't

**Mō Mātou | About us**

EIT a business division of Te Pūkenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairawhiti (Gisborne), Hawkes Bay and Auckland with learning centres located throughout the region. EIT | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

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