He Whai Taumaru (Kaiwhakatere) - Leaving To Learn Coordinator

Job Description 1 x Permanent Position Start January

• Full time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Based in Whangarei Ko wai matou | About Us Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school.

We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood level to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners Our vision is to enable our akonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities.

Ki te ti, ki te ta, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this position As the Kaiwhakatere | Leaving to Learn Navigator you will aim to be a conduit and bridge builder between Te Kura and external organisations.

You will play a vital role in connecting akonga with hands-on, real-world experiences that enrich their learning and personal development.

This position is more than teaching; it's about fostering relationships, empowering akonga to explore their potential, and weaving cultural values into everyday learning.

Your guidance will help akonga build skills, resilience, and a strong sense of identity.

We promote akonga having real world experiences that support future pathways for our akonga and whanau in Years

Key Responsibilities : Act as a mentor and guide for akonga, helping them set goals and explore potential future pathways.

Facilitate shadowing and internship learning opportunities that link knowledge with real-world experiences.

Collaborate with iwi, hapu, local organizations, and businesses to establish meaningful partnerships.

Support akonga in reflecting on their experiences and connecting them to their future pathways, aspirations and whanau values.

Can follow established processes and input data tracking information around shadowing and internships.

Find out more about Leaving to Learn here : Ko koe tenei | About you If you are passionate about your hapori (community) and supporting akonga and whanau to connect with the local organisations and businesses either face to face or online, then this is the role for you.

It is expected that the successful appointee will be : Passionate about real world learning opportunities.

Skilled at building strong relationships with kaimanaaki, whanau, and community partners.

Committed to fostering akonga agency, resilience, and self-discovery.

This role is an opportunity to be a true navigator in a young person's life, helping them shape their future with confidence and pride.

If you're ready to be part of this transformative journey, we'd love to hear from you.

In return : Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to akonga (students) across New Zealand.

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply If this opportunity excites you and you're keen to join us on our journey to empower akonga, click the apply button, we want to hear from you!

Applications must be lodged via our career's website, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.

Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date.

We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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