Student Attendance Community Officer

We're seeking a compassionate community connector to work with students experiencing chronic absence and their whānau. 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 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with students and whānau 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

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 $33.23 per hour.

Applications close at midday on Wednesday 19 November 2025

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