- Are you passionate about supporting Maori students during their educational journey?
- Do you have proven experience of collaboration and communication across diverse cohorts?
- Have you got knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in an educational context?
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kaiakiaki - Maori Engagement Adviser to join the Awhina - Maori Student Support team on a permanent, full-time basis. This position will be supporting tauira Maori studying in Te Wahanga Aronui - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and will be based in the Living Pa. The Awhina team is a key part of the on-campus support whanau for tauira Maori that encourages cultural confidence and academic success.
Key responsibilities include the following:
- Student support and engagement
- Event planning and delivery
- Cultural support
- Teamwork and relationship building
O pumanawa - About you
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting Maori students during their educational journey.
You will:
- be comfortable working with Maori students from diverse backgrounds
- provide one on one support and advice
- organise and deliver workshops and events
- be advocating for Maori student as necessary
- be a highly organised, innovative, and self-motivated person
- have proven experience of collaboration and communication across diverse cohorts
- be a team player who thrives in a busy environment.
Key requirements include the following:
- Sound knowledge of tikanga Maori
- Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in an educational context
- Knowledge of university or tertiary education environment and issues relating to Maori students
- The ability to build and maintain strong robust relationships
- Capability to work as part of a team as well as having individual responsibilities
- Ideally have sound knowledge and understanding of te reo Maori and experience working within the tertiary sector
Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary details.
Close date for vacancy: Friday, 22 August 2025
Contact details for vacancy
If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Tara Fisher (+64 4 4636546, tara.fisher@vuw.ac.nz).
How to apply
Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email. When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.
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