Coach - Education Engagement

Mō mātou | About us

As a proudly kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support the wellbeing of them and their whānau

• Free health and life insurance for permanent employees
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holiday season
• An awesome wellness programme that offers free events and services to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Free on-site carparking

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

Title: Coach

• Education Engagement
  Role: Fixed term, full time **Duration:**Until June 2027 Location: Te Awamutu
  Hours: 37.5 per week
  Days: Monday - Friday

The primary purpose of the Coach - Education Engagement is to support chronically absent and no-enrolled students aged 5 – 16 to re-engage with education. This role involves case management, barrier identification, whānau engagement, and collaboration with schools and agencies to develop and implement attendance improvement plans. In this role, you will:

• Complete a needs assessment with tamariki / rangatahi and whānau / caregiver(s) to understand barriers and guide the creation of the Education Engagement Plan
• Produce an Education Engagement plan to provide realistic goals for improved attendance and engagement at school
• Complete all record keeping, administration and reporting within deadlines and to the standard required
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports to upline Manager

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• Bachelor in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or similar
• Certificate in Youth Work Level 4
• 4+ years’ in social services, education or similar type role with 2+ years’ experience in group facilitation
• 4+ years’ experience providing extensive case management / mentoring rangatahi and working with Māori or Pasifika
• Full NZ Driver’s Licence (Class 1)

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply asap as we will close off the advertisement when we find a suitable candidate.

A position description is available on our careers website.  For any other queries, please email [email protected]