Manukau Institute of Technology Looking for Schools and Community Liaison at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

• Fixed Term role, 12 months
• South Auckland

E pā ana ki Te Whare Takiura o Manukau – About MIT:

MIT is at the forefront of changing lives through vocational education, with a strong vision of getting people into great jobs. MIT is a Business Division of Te Pūkenga, bringing together on-the-job, campus and online vocational education. Together with 16 Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics and 9 Industry Training Organisation our purpose is learning with purpose helping New Zealand move to a vocational education system that puts ākonga, learners in the centre. We are on a journey and this role is crucial to that journey.

E pā ana ki te tūranga – About the role:

This is an exciting, fixed term opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a passion for inspiring secondary school students and building strong connections across the local communities.

As part of the Schools and Community team, you will be the face of MIT in our secondary schools and community across the greater Auckland region. Recruiting students to MIT through the promotion of the institute, its programmes and the career pathways after study, with particular emphasis on school leavers, Maori and Pasifika.

Bring your excellent communication, presentation skills and creative flair to our talented team!

Mōu Te Take – About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• You are passionate about empowering young people to succeed in their chosen profession.
• You’ll inspire, energise and engage.
• You thrive on achieving targets and goals and have an understanding of the transition from Secondary Schools to Tertiary Education.
• You are a motivated self-starter, who thrives on working within a high performing team.
• You have demonstrable experience in supporting Secondary school students, and pastoral/ cultural support to learners.
• Have relevant experience in tertiary education and/or another similar organisation.
• Stakeholder engagement experience.
• Be able to work some evenings and weekends as required.
• Have a full current driver’s licence.

Ahurea – Culture

At MIT you will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make on the communities we serve.We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, open and approachable and strive for excellence. If you are excited by a role that makes a difference, apply now!

“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.

MIT is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our ākonga (students) and the rich cultures represented within the local community we serve. We know how important it is for our ākonga and kaimahi (staff) to have their culture and values reflected in our way of working and in the people we recruit. To support this, MIT seeks to grow the number of Māori and Pasifika kaimahi across our Institute and gives recognition to applicants who demonstrate Māori and/or Pasifika cultural knowledge and skills.

Job Reference: 28259

Me Pēwhea Te Tono – How To Apply

For a copy of the Job Description or to apply visit http://careers.manukau.ac.nz or press the apply now button.

If you would like any further information please contact Shallu Tokas, People and Culture, (09) 976 0221

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews may commence prior to the close date Friday, 23rd June 2023. Depending on the quality of applications for this role, the closing date for applications may be brought forward. So don’t delay, apply now!