Secondary Schools & Community Liaison

Kia hiwa rā!

At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our students, their whānau, and the wider hapori. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

Te āheinga: The opportunity

The Unitec Pathway College (UPC) is responsible for increasing and enhancing Unitec's visibility and reputation to secure prospective students including secondary aged students and their key influencers through schools/Kura and other avenues.

The UPC team is a high performing team. They have redefined and significantly improved our relationships with secondary schools and kura kaupapa/kura whānau.

As our Secondary School and Community Liaison you'll effectively partner and manage your relationships with Secondary Schools, Private Training Establishments, Government agencies, community groups and Trades Academies to help drive recruitment of prospective students and increase first choice consideration through the delivery of a range of activities. 

He kōrero mōu: About you

At the heart of your success will be your strong interpersonal skills, and your ability to build and leverage workplace relationships.

You`ll also be able to demonstrate:

• Be able to engage and inspire individuals and key influencers, motivate large groups, group facilitation skills and experience, particularly with youth.
• Skills in developing strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• A strong customer centric approach.
• Attention to detail and target driven.
• Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of tertiary with a relevant qualification.

It is important to us that you have an understanding or desire to learn Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and the values and practices of Kaupapa Māori and a demonstrated understanding of, and, commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

You'll be working within a close-knit team and will also work closely with other teams across Unitec, giving you plenty of opportunities to get to know the wider group. We have a range of staff benefits including life and income insurance plan and an on-site childcare facility, and the chance to give back to tomorrow's generation.

Tono mai: How to Apply

Please apply online: applications for this role closes 13 May 2022

Please note: we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. We will aim to contact all applicants within one week of the job closing date.

COVID-19 Vaccination Certification

As part of Unitec's recruitment processes, to ensure we meet all of the COVID-19 policy settings, new staff will continue to be required to provide confirmation of vaccination status prior to employment being confirmed, where the role would reasonably expect a requirement of proof of vaccination

Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.