Transition Coordinator and Navigator

• Full Time
• Application Closes 26 Jun 2024
• Manawatu - Horowhenua
• Educational, Vocational and School Counselor

UCOL is seeking applicants for a permanent U-Skills Transition Coordinator and Navigator. Based at UCOL's Horowhenua campus in Levin, this position will have you working with ākonga participating in U-Skills Secondary Tertiary and full time tertiary programmes of study in the Horowhenua and Kapiti region. You will drive student engagement through service delivery that overcomes challenges to the learning process and promote an active community of learning for students that embodies the Whare Tapa Whā model of education delivery.

To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience working with 15 - 18 year olds as you will be responsible for the pastoral care and general support of U-Skills students. Your strong people and relationship building skills will see you not only creating a sense of whanau within the U-Skills programme but will have you building strong relationships with schools, parents and industry. You will ideally hold a qualification in tertiary teaching and/or the National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational) Level 5 (or be working toward this); or relevant work experience in a people helping role. 

At UCOL we value inclusion, diversity, talents and culture as it energises our people and encourages creativity, collaboration and innovation. Our national footprint fosters a workplace where we value the safety, positive mental health, inclusion and belonging of all employees.

One of the many ways UCOL thank their employees for their dedication and hard work, is offering quality and flexible benefit options that keep you and your family, physically and financially healthy. You will have access to an inclusive team environment, a competitive remuneration package, a framework for professional career progression and the opportunity for personal growth and development.

If this sounds like the exciting next step in your career, and you are as passionate as we are about producing high quality work with an uncompromising attitude towards excellence, then apply now.

The Universal College of Learning is a government-funded Institute of Technology, with four campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Masterton and Levin. It meets the needs of local communities and industry by providing tertiary level training to over 6,000 students each year through a wide range of programmes from entry level certificates and foundation courses to diplomas, degrees and opportunities in post graduate study.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and may be required to undergo pre-employment checks; which may include completing New Zealand Police Vetting as part of The Children's Act 2014 and may also include pre-employment drug and alcohol testing in safety sensitive roles.  

Skills & Experience

Experience providing pastoral care and personal support services including developing plans for a positive outcome.

Knowledge of the tertiary education sector and vocational training.

Ability to work alongside students from various social backgrounds with an awareness of a wide range of cultural issues that impact learning success.

Knowledge of the disability sector and educational needs of people with disability and impairment. 

Strong relationship building and management skills