Kaiakiaki MÄori Engagement Adviser
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Are you passionate about supporting Mori students during their educational journey
- Do you have proven experience of collaboration and communication across diverse cohorts
- Have you got knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in an educational context
Krero m te tranga - About the role
TeHerenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellingtonis currently recruiting a Kaiakiaki - Mori Engagement Adviser to join the whina - Mori Student Support team on a permanent full-time basis. This position will be supporting tauira Mori studying inTe Whanga Aronui - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciencesand will be based in the Ng Mokopuna. The whina team is a key part of the on-campus support whnau for tauira Mori that encourages cultural confidence and academic success.
Key responsibilities:
- Student support and engagement.
- Event planning and delivery.
- Cultural support.
- Teamwork and relationship building.
pmanawa - About you
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting Mori students during their educational journey.
You will:
- Be comfortable working with Mori students from diverse backgrounds.
- Providing one on one support and advice and organising and delivering workshops and events.
- Be advocating for Mori student as necessary.
- A highly organised innovative and self-motivated person.
- Have proven experience of collaboration and communication across diverse cohorts.
- Be a team player who thrives in a busy environment.
Key requirements:
- Sound knowledge of tikanga Mori.
- Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in an educational context.
- Knowledge of university or tertiary education environment and issues relating to Mori students.
- The ability to build and maintain strong robust relationships.
- Capability to work as part of a team as well as having individual responsibilities.
- Ideally have sound knowledge and understanding of te reo Mori and experience working within the tertiary sector.
Close date for vacancy: 22 August 2025.
Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch withTara Fisher ().
How to apply:Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via applying for this position candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current relevant visa they will need to secure this independently.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
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- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
About Company
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scienti ... View more
