Whai Ake Tuakana mentors

Kia hiwa rā!

At Unitec - part of Te Pukenga, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. 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 objective of the Tuakana role is to support Teina in the programme throughout the academic year. Unitec kaimahi will support the Whai Ake Tuakana and provide the required training to ensure Tuakana are successful in helping new tauira Māori.

The Whai Ake Māori mentoring programme aims to provide a strong support system for tauira Māori in tertiary education. The programme is designed to support tauira to engage with their culture throughout their journey at Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka and to enhance their leadership capabilities.

 

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will be a current or recently graduated Unitec ākonga (student) who is dedicated to improving the ākonga experience and able to pass on valuable information and insights by developing Welcome Pack and other Orientation resources for new ākonga. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to actively engage in efforts to build resilience and aspirations within the ākonga community at Unitec.  

 

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

Joining Unitec - part of Te Pukenga, you will be working within a diverse organisation that encourages forward-thinking and recognises success.   We offer a competitive salary and access to development opportunities. You'll be working within a hybrid model - with flexibility to complete hours remotely from home and also come onto our beautiful green campus in Mt Albert, to connect with other Tuākana and complete workshops and some of the project hours collaboratively with other Tuākana and kaimahi . 

 

Tono mai: How to Apply

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Please note: We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply.

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.