Student Wellbeing Coordinator

Otara, South Auckland

"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" My strength is not individual, it is collective.

Enable and empower students to be confident independent learners

Manaakitanga is one of MIT's values, we care and are passionate about our learner's wellbeing. This role is dedicated to collaborating with MIT services and relevant community agencies to improve access and utilisation of mental health support to increase our learner's wellbeing. A strong focus will be on the development and delivery of wellbeing focussed initiatives and programmes involving whānau, and integration of Māoriand Pasifika values, beliefs, and cultural practices.

This fulfilling role is suited to applicants who bring emotional intelligence, cultural competence and integrity to engage, relate and make a positive impact on the lives and education experience of our students.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinating a student wellbeing framework that will support learners throughout their student journey from enrolment through to the completion of their studies.
• Ensuring that learning environments and resources are accessible, adaptable, and responsive to the mental health and wellbeing needs of learners.
• Collaborating with internal and external services to ensure there is a visible model of care that enables and empowers student to be confident independentlearners
• Developing and delivering outreach activities and workshops to support students

This is a full time fixed term role until December 2026, requiring a hands-on energetic individual who embraces student life to drive and develop resources. We are seeking an applicant who ideally brings a relevant tertiary qualification or significant experience in mental health/wellbeing, pastoral care and youth/community leadership with experience working with at-risk groups and diverse communities. Preference will be given to those who have worked in a tertiary setting with strong communication and reporting skills.

We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do.

Ka hoatu mātou he wāhi mahi haumaru ki te tāngata, he wāhi ngākau nui ki te āwhi tāngata, he wāhi manaaki, he wāhi whai pānga, he wāhi āhuru me te kaha whai i te hiranga i ngā wā katoa.

'Oku mau ma'u 'a e 'ãtakai ngãue 'oku ne fakamahu'inga'i lahi 'a e kakai lelei 'oku nau 'ofeina mo tokonia 'a e kakai kehe', fehokotaki mo vã lelei mo e kakai', loto tau'atãina pea faingofua 'a e fetu'utaki mo kinautolu' pea nau tuiaki ke ma'u 'a e lelei taha' 'i he ngãue kotoa pë 'oku nau fakahoko'.

Matou te ofoina atu se falefaigaluega e fa'atāuaina tagata amiotonu e alolofa i nisi, ma e tele le latou feso'otaiga ma mafuataga eseese, e talia so'o se tulaga ma aga tausa'afia e tauivi mo mea sili i so'o se galuega matou te faia.

If you are seeking a student centric role in East Tamaki where you can make a difference and are confident to coordinate and provide solutions conducive to the wellbeing and success of our students, we would love to hear from you.

Job Reference: 29400

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If you would like any further information please contact Alison Redfern-Daly, Talent Acquisition Specialist Alison.Redfern-

Applications close: Sunday, 4th January, 2026.

Please note we will be shortlising and interviewing in the New Year.