Student Support Advisor

1 x****Permanent Position to start September/October 2026

Full time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Based in our Wellington tari (office)

Ko wai mātou | 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 ākonga (student) to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa - Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position:

We are looking for a Student Support Advisor with proven skills and experience in working with young people and who has a good understanding of learning and teaching programmes, including the NZ Curriculum and NZ Qualifications framework.

As a Student Support Advisor, you will play an important role in the regular review of education needs and programmes of our ākonga to make a difference in their learning journey.

For this position, we offer a salary range starting from $79,171 to a maximum of $95,668 per annum pro rata. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's unique combination of skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you:

You'll bring your excellent communication and proven relationship management skills and experience working across a variety of stakeholders, together with your willingness to work collaboratively to meet ākonga needs.

Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a fun and highly supportive environment, be involved in a range of different projects, and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility.

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, our values shape how we do things every day, guiding our decisions and actions to support not only ākonga but also the mahi and relationships that make this possible:

• Manaaki | How We Show Up To manaaki is to uplift the mana of ourselves and others — showing respect, generosity, and care.
• Whanaungatanga | How We Team Whanaungatanga is about building relationships through shared experiences and working together, creating a strong sense of belonging.
• Tika | How We Practise Tika means being just, fair, and direct. We act truthfully and appropriately in all we do.
• Ākonga at the Centre Our ākonga are always at the heart of our efforts, guiding our actions and decisions.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply:

If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought ‘this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you!

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

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?

For more information, check out the position description, or contact Anil Singh, Regional Manager Central South via email [email protected]

If you encounter any issues during the application process, please email [email protected]

Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 14th September 2026