Learning Advisor- Tapu Ora Midwifery Programme

5 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Ara Institute of Canterbury Full time

**Manawa Campus**

**Fixed term until December 2026 - 0.3 FTE**
- Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider
- Give back and future proofing the Midwifery sector by helping produce the next generation of future healthcare professionals
- Work collaboratively in a well-established team with a strong reputation

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

**Te Ara ō Hine - Tapu Ora**

This is a national project funded by Te Whatu Ora for 2 years ending in December 2026. The purpose of this initiative is to recruit, retain and graduate significantly more Māori & Pacific midwifery students across Aotearoa through a supportive wrap around service. This initiative aligns with the Ministry of Health action plan Māori Health action plan Whakamaua, and Ola Manuia, the Pacific Health and Wellbeing Action Plan.

The original initiative was formally launched by the Hon, Dr Ayesha Verral, Associate Minister of Health at the Manukau South, AUT campus on 30 March 2021.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the midwifery team in a liaison role to provide wrap around care and academic support for Pacific students based in Christchurch, Mid/South Canterbury, Nelson/Marlborough, and West Coast.

**Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills/Experience**
- Recent post registration midwifery experience or relevant other
- Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes.
- Effective communication with a diverse range of others, at all levels within and outside the organisation
- Ability to relate to a diverse range of people.
- Has connections with established Pacific community and midwifery networks
- Organisational skills
- Vision, innovation, and a commitment to facilitating own and others' learning.
- Time management skills, including the ability to effectively and efficiently administer, organise and coordinate activities and meet deadlines.
- Digital literacy including - competence using a computer (including Microsoft office products)

**Mō Mātou - About us**

Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

As a business division of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

**Rā Katinga - Applications close - 11.55pm 10 August**
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 19775
- Posted on
- 16 Jul 2025
- Closes on
- 10 Aug 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Central Christchurch
- Expertise
- Academic
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Fixed term part-time

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