Gateway Coordinator

About the role

Aotea College is a lead Gateway school seeking a Gateway Coordinator to join our vibrant and dedicated Careers team. This is a permanent, term-time-only position, with the hours reducing in term 4 each year. Hours of work terms 1 to 3 are 30 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3pm, term 4 is 15 hours per week. Days of work in term 4 are negotiable. Remuneration is Administration Grade 4 of the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement. The position will start at the end of January 2027, with a preference for handover period in December 2026.

 The major focus of the role is to successfully place the Gateway students into an industry work placement and assist them with relevant skills allowing for a smooth transition. In addition, there is a significant administration aspect to this role which includes student/employer contracts and relevant reporting to meet TEC deadlines.

 The role calls for a person with patience, perseverance, and flexibility; someone with an eye for detail and a passion for connecting young people into workplaces.

About you

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
• Organised, reliable, able to prioritise tasks with excellent time management skills
• Ability to be innovative, flexible, resilient and work with minimal supervision
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word and Google suite
• Hold a current full driver's licence (The ability to drive a manual car would be advantageous but not essential.)
• Collaborative team member with a positive attitude and a good sense of humour
• Patience, perseverance, and flexibility with an eye for detail
• Career Central and KAMAR experience would be an advantage but not essential
• Understanding of careers education encompassing the Gateway programme is an advantage but not essential

To Apply

A copy of the full job description and required application form is available at www.aotea.school.nz. Vacancies are listed under the Quick Links tab. Any questions on the role please contact Kirstie Smith - [email protected]

 To be considered for the position a completed Support Staff Application Form, CV and covering letter must be emailed to the Principal care of [email protected] by 3.00pm Friday October 16th.