Kaiakiaki Māori Engagement Adviser

• Can you build and maintain robust relationships?
• Have you got an understanding of the tertiary education environment?
• Do you have sound knowledge of tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kaiakiaki Māori Engagement Adviser to join the Āwhina - Māori Student Support Services team on a permanent, full-time contract. The Āwhina - Māori Student Support Services team is a key part of the on-campus support whānau for tauira Māori that encourages cultural confidence and academic success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student support and engagement.
• Event planning and delivery.
• Cultural support.
• Teamwork and relationship building.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting Māori students during their educational journey. You will be comfortable working with Māori students from diverse backgrounds, providing one on one support and advice and organising and delivering workshops and events. As a highly organised, innovative, and self-motivated individual, you will have proven experience of collaboration and communication across diverse cohorts. You will be a team player who thrives in a busy environment.

Key Requirements:

• Sound knowledge of tikanga Māori.
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in an educational context.
• Knowledge of the university or tertiary education environment and issues relating to Māori students.
• The ability to build and maintain strong robust relationships.
• Capability to work as part of a team as well as having individual responsibilities.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of te reo Māori and experience working within the tertiary sector is advantageous.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our team is fast paced, likes sharing ideas, and working in a collaborative style. We are a fun and supportive team who have a passion and genuine care for supporting tauira Māori throughout their tertiary journey.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 10 July 2024.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Tara Fisher (+6444636546 or tara.fisher@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Kaiakiaki Māori Engagement Adviser, #1515). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.