Relationship Co-Ordinator

Fixed Term / Secondment Cover (January – December 2026)

Full-time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Based in Christchurch

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do.

Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position:

We are looking for an innovative and inspirational person who will support and co-ordinate our engagement and manage on-going effective relationships with internal and external partners and agencies.

As the Relationship Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact and will ensure continued and effective communication between external parties and the school. You are passionate about making a difference, willing to learn, innovate, work collaboratively, and build effective relationships. This position also involves travel and some overnight stays.

Ko koe tēnei | About you:

The successful Relationship Coordinator will have a reputation for being empathetic, a superb problem solver, is not fazed by the unexpected, is positive and proactive, forms and sustains enduring and respectful relationships.

The successful candidate will ideally have the following:

• Proven effective relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced Microsoft office skills
• Excellent organisation skills

For this position, we offer a salary range starting from $77,240 to a maximum salary of $93,334 per annum. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's unique combination of skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, our values shape how we do things every day, guiding our decisions and actions to support not only ākonga but also the mahi and relationships that make this possible:

• Manaaki | How We Show Up To manaaki is to uplift the mana of ourselves and others — showing respect, generosity, and care.

• Whanaungatanga | How We Team Whanaungatanga is about building relationships through shared experiences and working together, creating a strong sense of belonging.

• Tika | How We Practise Tika means being just, fair, and direct. We act truthfully and appropriately in all we do.

• Ākonga at the Centre Our ākonga are always at the heart of our efforts, guiding our actions and decisions.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought 'this is me' click that apply button, we want to hear from you

Applications must be lodged via our career's portal, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.

Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?

For more information, check out the position description at the top of the page (link will be orange).

If you still have any additional questions, please contact Kerry Coulshed, Acting Regional Manager, Southern via email

For any issues with the application process, please contact

Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 24th December 2025