Published 2025-12-03
5d ago , from Manukau Institute of Technology
"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" My strength is not individual, it is collective.
Enable and empower students to be confident independent learners
Manaakitanga is one of MIT's values, we care and are passionate about our learner's wellbeing. This role is dedicated to collaborating with MIT services and relevant community agencies to improve access and utilisation of mental health support to increase our learner's wellbeing. A strong focus will be on the development and delivery of wellbeing focussed initiatives and programmes involving whānau, and integration of Māoriand Pasifika values, beliefs, and cultural practices.
This fulfilling role is suited to applicants who bring emotional intelligence, cultural competence and integrity to engage, relate and make a positive impact on the lives and education experience of our students. Key Responsibilities Include:
Coordinating a student wellbeing framework that will support learners throughout their student journey from enrolment through to the completion of their studies.
Ensuring that learning environments and resources are accessible, adaptable, and responsive to the mental health and wellbeing needs of learners.
Collaborating with internal and external services to ensure there is a visible model of care that enables and empowers student to be confident independentlearners
Developing and delivering outreach activities and workshops to support students
This is a full time fixed term role until December 2026, requiring a hands‐on energetic individual who embraces student life to drive and develop resources. We are seeking an applicant who ideally brings a relevant tertiary qualification or significant experience in mental health/wellbeing, pastoral care and youth/community leadership with experience working with at-risk groups and diverse communities. Preference will be given to those who have worked in a tertiary setting with strong communication and reporting skills.
We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do.
If you are seeking a student centric role in East Tamaki where you can make a difference and are confident to coordinate and provide solutions conducive to the wellbeing and success of our students, we would love to hear from you.
Job Reference: 29400
If you would like any further information please contact Alison Redfern‐Daly, Talent Acquisition Specialist ***************@manukau.ac.nz
Please note we will be shortlising and interviewing in the New Year. #J-18808-Ljbffr
