University of Otago
Kaiārahi Pūtaiao (Sciences) - (Job Number: 2400967)
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Job Description
- Req#: 427825
!*!TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our team for a Kaiārahi Pūtaiao, to join us in advancing the recruitment, retention, and achievement of Māori students within the Division of Sciences.
This is a rewarding and challenging role, where your knowledge and experience in te reo Māori and ngā tikanga Māori will be instrumental in effectively engaging with Māori students and our outreach team.
Te mahi/ The role
As the Kaiārahi Pūtaiao, you will be the first point of contact for Māori Students within the Division of Sciences.
You will lead support activities including student hui, skills workshops for students, te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori workshops, departmental Kaiāwhina hui, wānanga and other activities as required including the science wānanga outreach programme.
Your main responsibility will be identifying the support needs of Māori Students in Sciences degrees and professional programmes and delivering services in response to these needs. As well as developing and maintaining strong and effective relationships with Sciences departmental Kaiāwhina, Te Huka Mātauraka. (The Māori Centre), divisional Kaiārahi and Kaiāwhina and other relevant University and Science Division staff.
Kā pūkeka me kā wheako/Your skills and experience
Successful candidates will:
• Hold a tertiary qualification.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the tertiary sector and approaches to Māori student achievement within the tertiary sector.
• Have strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and a commitment to succeed.
• Be committed to providing friendly, and reliable support to students and their whānau.
• Be committed to the advancement of Māori students, whānau, hapū and iwi.Pūroko/Further details
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) position, located in Dunedin.
The appointments range for this role is $65,281 to $69,648. Top of Range $74,947.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The University of Otago is a Rainbow tick accredited employer.
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Children Act 2014. Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a safety check. For further information on the safety check process please click here.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Associate Professor Tracy Perry, Associate Dean Māori (Sciences), via the contact details below.
Tono/Application
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2400967 will close on Sunday, 9 June 2024.
Additional Information
Contact: Associate Professor Tracy Perry Tel: +64 3 244 8494
Position details: Job Description
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