Student Advocate

**Kia hiwa rā**

At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

**Te āheinga: The opportunity**

As the Student Advocate you'll provide independent support and advocacy for Unitec Students who are confronted by issues that are impacting their ability to successfully complete their education related goals. This service for students aims to resolve any problems that arise. You'll do this through conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation. The Student Advocate is there to initially assist and support the member rather than to act on the member's behalf.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the role.

**He kōrero mōu: About you**

You'll have:

- An understanding or desire to learn te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of kaupapa Māori
- Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments
- Proven ability to work effectively, communicate and build strong working relationships with people from diverse ethnic, age, gender, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Recent/current understanding of the tertiary education environment, assessment procedures and dispute processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience in policy development. A Bachelor of Law qualification or equivalent (inclusive of Senior Law Students, a background in advocacy or policing/law enforcement) is desirable but not essential.

**Tā mātau rourou: What we offer**

We have lots of fun at work and a team of people who want to see you succeed. You can mix it up through a hybrid of working from home and onsite at our Mount Albert and Waitakere campuses. We might be biased but joining us at Unitec will mean you're committing to a work culture that you'll want to be a part of

**Tono mai: How to Apply**

To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.

Unitec is a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
- Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all._

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
48451- Posted on
20 Aug 2024- Closes on
25 Aug 2024 17:00- Location(s)
Mt Albert, Waitakere- Expertise
Student Support Services- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
Permanent - Full time