Student Liaison Advisor

• Full Time
• Application Closes 21 Apr 2024
• Gisborne - Gisborne
• Education Administrator

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

To support the Liaison and Engagement activities between EIT and Tairāwhiti Schools and Community.

This is a one year fixed term parental leave cover position

The appointing salary for this role will be between $60000 and $63,038, dependent on skills and experience.

The Student Liaison Advisor is based in our EIT | Te Pūkenga Tairāwhiti campus, reporting to the Director Business Relationship and Transitions and will be responsible for: 

• Supporting the Engagement and Transitions Team Leader and coordinating with EIT managers, staff, secondary schools and community stakeholders to deliver the Liaison and Engagement plan for the Tairāwhiti region
• Maintaining up-to date knowledge and awareness of the full range of EIT support services and programmes
• Assisting students with their programme selections, course applications and scholarships
• Engaging with key stakeholders, community groups, organisations, local secondary schools to promote learning opportunities
• Supporting and liaising with the Marketing and Communications team to deliver the advertising and marketing plans and create social media content, according to the EIT’s social media strategy
• Coordinating and implementing Tairāwhiti based events such as expo’s, open days, graduation, careers, seminars, launches and other events in collaboration with other EIT staff.
• Organizing and hosting campus visits for schools and events for future students on and off campus

He kōrero mōu| About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A qualification in business, marketing or education is desirable
• A full driver’s license
• Experience and knowledge working at the industry, schools and the tertiary sector
• Have a level of credibility with the industry and education providers
• Customer service orientated focus
• High degree of professional judgement, personal initiative, commitment and integrity

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.

We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.  

We want to see the real you in your application, and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.

For more information please view the Position Description below.

Mō Mātou | About us

EIT a business division of Te Pūkenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairawhiti (Gisborne), Hawkes Bay and Auckland with learning centres located throughout the region.

EIT | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply 

As a responsible employer and education provider, EIT | Te Pūkenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.

If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move then we encourage you to apply prior to 21 April 2024.  We will be assessing all applications as we receive them and if we find that your application is one we wish to discuss further with you, we may contact you before the closing date of this advertisement.

To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.