Maori & Pacific Learning Advisor – Christchurch, Canterbury

Christchurch City Campus

Full time, Fixed term (12-month contract)

• Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider
• Work collaboratively in a well-established team with a strong reputation
• Promote positive and supportive academic learning environments

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi – About the role

Responsible to the Manager Learning Services, the purpose of this position is:

• To provide learning support that is responsive to diverse learners needs, with a particular focus on supporting the learning needs of Māori and Pacific learners across Ara.
• To create positive and supportive academic learning environments (including small groups, classes, 1:1 and flexible learning environments) and use effective teaching and learning strategies that support Māori and Pacific learner success and retention.
• To work collaboratively with academic colleagues to ensure that academic literacies/numeracies are developed appropriate to the graduate profile, in a timely and contextualised manner.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako – Skills/Experience

• An understanding of the demands of a tertiary learning environment, particularly as this impacts on Māori and Pacific learners
• An understanding of ako, and experience applying learning and teaching best practice
• Experience working with Māori and/or Pacific learners
• Experience working with people with low levels of literacy
• An ability to respond to learner and tutor needs in a flexible and timely manner
• An ability to work collaboratively with others
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent listening, oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of a range of internal and external support services
• Advanced digital literacy skills necessary to undertake all aspects of learning development delivery
• Advocacy, problem solving and negotiation skills

Mō mātou – About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners’ success.

As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

This position is covered by a risk assessment conducted under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and as such the successful candidate is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As part of our pre-employment checks they may be asked to provide confirmation of their vaccination status.

Tono ināianei – Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For a job description and/or to apply online please visit http://www.ara.ac.nz/about-us/work-at-ara.

Rā Katinga – Applications close – Sunday, 22 May 2022