Make a difference
Ko te turanga mahi | About the role
We are passionate about increasing the participation of Maori staff and akonga (students) at all levels of study at MIT and we value the communities that these akonga come from. Reporting to the Director Maori Education, this role will work within Te Tari Matauranga Maori: Maori Education office (Marae Team) on managing our relationships within the institute and across the communities we serve with a specific focus on mana-whenua. The overarching objective of the role is to manage our relationships with key stakeholders in a way that contributes to Maori student completion, retention, and progression rates and promotes MIT as a leading vocational tertiary education provider.
Nga purakau | Our Story
Established in 1970, Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) (Te Whare Takiura o Manukau) has been serving akonga and the communities of South Auckland for over fifty years. Our Kaupapa is providing vocational education that puts akonga at the centre. We are on a journey, and this role is crucial to that journey.
Moku ake | About you:
Ideally, you have an undergraduate degree and postgraduate qualifications with experience working with Maori.
Proficiency in Te reo Maori and previous working experience in the Maori and education sector environment.
To be successful in this position, you will need to have strong interpersonal and coordination skills combined with the ability to relate to a wide range of people from various backgrounds and cultures in a helpful and sensitive manner.
Nga Uaratanga | Our Values
When you work for MIT, you become a member of an innovative and passionate team. You will be encouraged to learn and grow, both as an individual and as a professional. You will live and breathe MIT's Values:
We are Real,
Manaakitanga,
We are Connected,
We are Excellent.
"Kua herea matou ki te whai i te tuturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi." We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
If you are self-directed, goal-oriented, methodical, and an adept problem solver with strong relationship skills and the ability to coach and mentor others, we would love to hear from you.
APPLY NOW!
When you apply, you will be taken to MIT's careers site where you will find the job description and information about what it is like to work at MIT.
Job Reference: 28252
Expression of Interest:
Feel free to email your full CV and a cover letter detailing your interest in the role. Email: ******
If you have patai and would like to korero, please call Allie, Alison Redfern-Daly, People & Culture on (09) 9688759.
Applications close: Sunday, 18th August, 2024
This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted by the National Office review process. Therefore, in assessing applications, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority.
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