Toi Whakaari is seeking an experienced student health and wellbeing professional for the role of Ringa Poipoi, Student Health and Wellbeing. The primary objective of this role is the care, wellbeing, welfare and support of students as they progress through the kura. Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School From our whare standing on whenua in Te Whanganui a Tara, we celebrate a whakapapa that spans more than 50 years. As the nation's premier school of performing arts, we've trained some of Aotearoa New Zealand's best performers, designers, and craftspeople. Our talented alumni are sought after, in front of and behind the scenes, by the world's leading productions. Being part of our kura is more than just gaining qualifications. Here skills are gained, perspectives are shaped, connections are made, and potential is revealed. We recognise all our students as future rangatira. They emerge from here - knowing who they are and where they stand - ready to add their value to Aotearoa New Zealand's thriving performing arts community. ABOUT THE POSITION Reporting to our Poukokiri Matauranga (Director of Academic) and Pouhapai Ahurea (Director of People, Culture and Operations), the Ringa Poipoi, Student Health and Wellbeing, position will work to ensure the very best outcomes for students. Your role will also include; Pastoral care legislation - implementation of the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021Student care, promoting an inclusive and safe culture across the kura learning environmentStudent wellbeing, developing an approach to maintain a strategic and transparent learner wellbeing and safety system for students that responds to their individual and diverse needsStudent support, providing and connecting students with access to networks across diverse communities, stakeholders and providers, referral pathways and escalation proceduresAwareness and promotion of safe health and mental health literacy, suicide and self-harm awareness, drug and alcohol awareness and healthy lifestyles for studentAdvocate in student disciplinary issuesAdministrationThe Ringa Poipoi, Student Health and Wellbeing position works across the Toi Whakaari community, including leadership, staff and our students. This is a permanent role with a start date of 15 January 2025 and we are looking at it being part time (0.8FTE) worked across Monday through Thursday. We are open to discussing this with the right candidate. ABOUT YOU Required A demonstrated capacity for leadership and maturity An ability to respond to difficult or challenging situations in a calm and responsible manner while following appropriate proceduresHave empathy with the diverse issues faced by studentHigh level of creativity and problem-solving abilityAbility to interact with student of different cultures and backgroundsAbility to work independently and with minimal supervisionA wide cultural and social networkHigh level of cultural competencyExperience in relationship managementExperience in Tertiary EducationPreferred Tertiary qualification in social servicesOther Attributes Understanding and commitment to Tikanga MaoriA willingness to work in a decolonised environmentA commitment to Te Tiriti o WaitangiAn interest in theatre, live screen, creative arts, education and rangatahiAbility to work as part of a team with common goalAbility to build relationships and influence othersResilience and flexibility working with different individuals from different backgrounds.Benefits at Toi 5 weeks annual leaveOnsite parkingAnnual flu shotsCommitment to ongoing developmentFlexible working environmentSupportive teamHOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted by the closing date of 6pm Sunday 10 November 2024 (via Seek or email). Please include a cover letter, CV and description of how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above. To apply or for further information and/or a job description please contact: (email protected)