Located in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New ZealandFull-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)Continuing (permanent) positionGenerous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunitiesAu Mahi | What You Will DoThere is an exciting opportunity for a Kaiurungi to lead and support akonga Maori including delivery of successful pre-assessment and transition of akonga into first year tertiary study with a particular focus on year one undergraduate completion and retention. You will play an integral role in the delivery of UC's leading edge Maori student retention and achievement strategy by assisting in designing and delivering evidence-based Maori student development initiatives, services and advice that orient and transition students through their studies. You will also assist in developing and leading akonga engagement initiatives that enhance the akonga Maori experience to optimise their personal, social, and academic success.Mou | Who You AreTo be successful in this role you will have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to engage successfully with diverse akonga Maori, whanau, kura and other Maori community members including iwi, runanga and organisations. You will also have:Experience delivering evidence-based recruitment, transition, and retention initiativesDemonstrable understanding of the academic, social and cultural needs of akonga MaoriA commitment to enhancing bicultural competence and confidenceA recognition of Te Ao Ngai Tuahuriri - values, tikanga (processes), kawa (rules) of cultural practice and traditions and valuing Te Reo Maori.Mahi Ngatahi | Who You Will Work WithThe role of UC Maori is to support outcomes for Maori students, academics and research at Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. Te Rautaki Maori, UC's Strategy for Maori Development is one of the key initiatives of our UC Futures Programme with a vision to become a vibrant contributor to indigenous knowledge economies regionally, nationally and internationally. We are committed to developing graduates and staff that can live and work in a bicultural Aotearoa and a multi-cultural world as well as delivering leading edge Maori student recruitment, retention, and achievement strategies.Nga Painga o UC | Why UCNga Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our akonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.The closing date for this position is: 12 January 2025 (midnight, NZ time)Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.Please note, the University of Canterbury will be closed from the 24 December 2024 - 2 January 2025. During this period, we will be unable to respond to queries regarding this role. We will get back to you as soon as possible upon our return.Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to ****** must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.Reference # 23194Posted on 02 Dec 2024Closes on 12 Jan 2025 23:59Location(s) ChristchurchExpertise Education & Training, Student Services, Te Ao Maori
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