Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

The Pouwhirinaki – Māori Student Support Advisor is a full-time permanent position that provides pastoral care, advice, and guidance to all ākonga, with a particular focus on Māori ākonga across levels and disciplines. This role exists to improve confidence, competence, and independence; enhance the learning experience; and support retention and achievement. It also fosters a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to EIT’s Māori ākonga community and contributes to capability building for kaimahi working with Māori ākonga.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $65,206 and $75,383, dependent on skills and experience.
The Pouwhirinaki is based in our Student Support Services team at Te Pae Hono, Taradale Campus, reporting to the Pouārahi Ākonga – Student Support Services Manager, and will be responsible for:

• Providing pastoral support to Māori ākonga across all levels and disciplines.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans for Māori student support services.
• Delivering early interventions for ākonga at academic risk.
• Hosting events and creating opportunities for Māori ākonga connection and belonging.
• Collaborating with kaimahi and iwi networks to foster success for Māori ākonga.

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive lived experience of Māori cultural protocols and confidence in representing Māori culture.
• Strong understanding of Te Ao Māori and bicultural communication.
• Experience providing pastoral support and engaging with diverse ākonga needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Competence in using learning management systems and databases.

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.  We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.

For more information, please view the Position Description below.

Mō Mātou | About us

EIT, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that respond to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities. To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce across our organisation.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Safety Check process as this role is identified as a children’s worker.

If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.