Student Attendance Community Officer

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We're seeking a compassionate community connector to work with students experiencing chronic absence and their whanau.

You'll build relationships, understand barriers to attendance, and create practical solutions that help young people re-engage with school.

This is hands-on work-home visits, one-to-one support, connecting families with resources, and collaborating with pastoral care teams to make a real difference.

Part-time – 16 hours per week, term-time only, Fixed-term for 2 school years

Start date – 21 January

Key Responsibilities

Work directly with students and whanau to develop individualised attendance action plans

Conduct home visits and facilitate restorative conversations

Arrange practical support (transport, uniforms, kai, devices)

Use data systems (KAMAR, Power BI) to track patterns and progress

Connect families with external agencies and support services

Maintain case notes and report on outcomes

About You

Excellent communicator with genuine empathy and strong professional boundaries

Well-organised with ability to work independently

Culturally sensitive and respectful of diverse communities

Flexible, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused

Committed to confidentiality

Valid driver's licence (home visits required)

Desirable – experience in social work, youth work, or community engagement; knowledge of local support services

If you meet these requirements and are wanting to make a positive difference for rangatahi in the Wakatipu Basin, we would love to hear from you.

This role is subject to a clean police vet as required under the New Zealand Children's Act.

Only applicants with New Zealand working rights will be considered.

Pay rate will be as per the Support Staff in Schools' Collective Agreement at the Teacher Aide Salary Scale Grade D1 ($

• per hour).

Applications close at midday on Wednesday 19 November

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