Student Placement Co-ordinator

21 hours ago

Dunedin Central, New Zealand Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga Full time

Permanent, 18.75 hours per week.

Tēnā koutou katoa

*Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation*

At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow's needs.

We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all.

*Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role*

Based in the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health, you will be part of the College of Health professional administration team. The Student Placement Coordinator role is responsible for the co-ordination, negotiation and securing of ākonga (learner) practice/placement experiences within our Bachelor and Post Graduate programmes. You will work in collaboration with ISEH academic Kaiako, building, fostering and nurturing relationships with identified placement providers throughout Dunedin, promoting our organisation, our values and our ākonga.

*Ko wai koe | About you*

Our preferred candidate will be highly organised, detail-focused, pro-active and committed coordinator who has highly developed interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills.

You will have outstanding relationship-building skills which are customer-centred and you will feel comfortable fostering and maintaining relationships with industry professionals and other stakeholders.

The successful applicant will have positive and productive team attitude including the drive to be a highly functioning member of our team.

Excellent skills in word processing, and competency with spreadsheet and database use is essential, as are multitasking skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to manage time effectively along with an active commitment to ensuring that timely services of the highest quality are consistently provided.   You will have strength in identifying and enacting process improvements.

You will have a relevant tertiary level qualification or equivalent experience.

An understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to work with a variety of customers is preferred along with familiarity with the tertiary education sector.

The successful applicant will uphold our organisation's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation

Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.

You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other.  You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

For specific information please contact Brendon Timmins or brendon.timmins@

For a position description or to apply please click on the link.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 5 January 2026.

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