Fixed Term, Full-Time (contract ending in December 2025)
Be a part of transforming lives through education
Develop Mental Health and Wellbeing tools
Connect with Akonga (students) and their communities
Mo Tenei Turanga Mahi - About the Role
The Akonga Health Promotion Coordinator will be based at Christchurch City Campus based but will travel to other campuses as required, including Southern/Timaru Campus. You will work collaboratively with Health Centre, Student Life, and Student Support teams to provide mental health and wellbeing promotion activities to Ara Te Pukenga students and contribute positively to their student experience, engagement, and success. As Akonga Health Promotion Coordinator, you will implement te ao Maori practices and tikanga across the role enhancing mental health and wellbeing across our campuses, including manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.
You will also contribute to identifying and streamlining existing learner mental wellbeing initiatives and using that knowledge to contribute to a robust learner wellbeing approach to reflect both Ara's strategic goals and the Codes of Practice for Pastoral Care (Domestic & International Learners) as well as other learner related frameworks and initiatives, such as the Framework for Maori Achievement, Disability Action Plan, Pacific Strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating, facilitating, and assisting in the delivery of group sessions, resources and campaigns around topics related to mental wellbeing
Connecting with akonga - with specific focus on our City and Timaru campus locations
Engaging in key actions as defined in the Codes of Practice for Pastoral Care (Domestic and International Learners), Health and Wellbeing Strategy and other learner-related Policies and Frameworks
Working alongside external and internal stakeholders to coordinate delivering learner mental wellbeing initiatives
Contributing to enhancing the overall learner experience
Nga Pukenga Me Nga Wheako - Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualification in health, wellbeing, or social service-related field, or equivalent experience in a health education, public health, wellbeing, youth or psychology space.
Experience in, and knowledge of, promoting mental health and wellbeing
Knowledge of the education sector in particular equity for Maori, Pacific and Disabled student education, and of equity for underserved communities
Knowledge of social and cultural issues as they relate to and impact mental health and wellbeing
Minimum of 2 years' administrative experience including advanced user of Microsoft Office suite.
Knowledge of and experience in record keeping meeting statutory and reporting requirements paired with attention to detail.
Understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Demonstrates understanding of a variety of wellbeing supports systems and models as it related to diverse communities and populations
Effective written and oral communication skills, including an articulate, clear and friendly communication style.
Effective organisational and administration skills
Proven ability to work and engage with a variety of stakeholders and audiences - in particular Maori, Pacifika, Disabled, Youth, Rainbow, and International (including refugee and migrant)
Proven experience of using health promotion, health and wellbeing models/frameworks to guide their work- ie.Te Whare Tapa Wha, Fonofale
Mo Matou - About us
Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pukenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.
As a business division of Te Pukenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Maori learners and their whanau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Maori communities throughout our catchment (including Maori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Tono Inaianei - Apply now
We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email ******.
Ra Katinga - Applications close - 11.55pm 17 November 2024
Job Details
Reference #
16657
Posted on
04 Nov 2024
Closes on
17 Nov 2024 23:55
Location(s)
Central Christchurch
Expertise
Students Support Services
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Fixed term full-time
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